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the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
fixing a snag in panty hose is not the intended application of nail polish, but it's a handy one
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Recent Examples of application
This amendment would allow city staff to handle those applications administratively rather than requiring a council vote for each individual business.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
The puppy, now named Magnolia, has already received numerous adoption applications, Werner said.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The full certification application is expected to begin later this year.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
That includes nearly 36,000 Cubans with naturalization applications on hold and 157,000 plus people currently in the United States trying to get green cards, nearly all of them through the Cuban Adjustment Act.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
The puppy, now named Magnolia, has already received numerous adoption applications, Werner said.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The full certification application is expected to begin later this year.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
That includes nearly 36,000 Cubans with naturalization applications on hold and 157,000 plus people currently in the United States trying to get green cards, nearly all of them through the Cuban Adjustment Act.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for application
Noun
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Detectives booked Avon Owens, 18, and another unidentified 18-year-old for murder and the use of a firearm during the commission of a murder on April 10, 2026.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Elegant folding design for easy storage in bags, backpacks or purses with a lightweight yet durable frame for everyday use.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The growth of data centers would also consume 731 to 1,1125 million cubic meters or water per year, or the annual household water usage for six to 10 million Americans.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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The mill’s Bio Indigo technologies enable approximately 40 percent lower water consumption and 50 percent lower heat usage, while maintaining the depth and richness expected from classic indigo.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The system engaged multiple drones during the exercise, demonstrating reliable lethality in a realistic operational environment.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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Masayoshi Arai, chief of staff of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, said the army has suspended live-fire exercises using Type 10 and Type 90 tanks that use the same shells while officials investigate the cause and other details of the accident.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Search and rescue operations are underway in the northern central state to ensure the safe return of all abducted persons, the governor said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Harvest Water Project remains on schedule to begin operations next year.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Application.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/application. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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