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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
The technology could actually have some practical applications.
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New Atlas, 20 June 2025
Khalil’s high-profile detention came amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian activists, and he may still be deported on the basis of paperwork errors in his citizenship application.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 June 2025
First, Kessler contends the panel misunderstood the application of Section 2 of the Sherman Act to the case.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 June 2025
Despite being one of the buzziest makeup products in recent years, blush can be confusing to wear, what with all the different application trends and product formulations available.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 20 June 2025
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New Atlas, 20 June 2025
Khalil’s high-profile detention came amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian activists, and he may still be deported on the basis of paperwork errors in his citizenship application.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 June 2025
First, Kessler contends the panel misunderstood the application of Section 2 of the Sherman Act to the case.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 June 2025
Despite being one of the buzziest makeup products in recent years, blush can be confusing to wear, what with all the different application trends and product formulations available.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for application
Noun
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After a wide-ranging discussion Tuesday, the board approved a revised budget that removed $645 million over the next three years from contributions toward retiree health benefits to an account that could instead fund wage increases for employees, among other possible uses.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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Vaccine supporters worry that this panel could be dismissive of vaccines and discourage their use.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 June 2025
Noun
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As more and more massive data centers come online to meet demands for artificial intelligence and technology-saturated daily living, out-of-control energy usage is a pressing anxiety.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
26 June 2025
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Fintech Expansion Mobile money adoption and usage are continuing to demonstrate rapid growth.—
Sailesh Sewpaul,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The point of this exercise was to see where Montreal fits in the marketplace.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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All kinds of exercise are good for your brain, researchers said, but mind-body workouts could be especially effective.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
20 June 2025
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The Trump administration has defended the operation, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth saying the strike was months in the making and driven by urgent national security concerns.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
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The operation marks the most direct American military intervention inside Iran in decades and has reignited fears of a rapidly widening conflict that could draw in proxy forces, endanger U.S. troops, and disrupt global energy markets.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
22 June 2025
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“Application.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/application. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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