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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
By many estimates, quantum computers will need millions of qubits to realize their potential applications in cybersecurity, drug development, and other industries.
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IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2026
The Society Apartments on Pratt Street were cleared by the city for occupancy just a week ago and a preleasing push has drawn nine applications — all now approved — with one of the 38 apartments already occupied.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
The permit application would require each business to submit a security and maintenance plan with details on alcohol safety training and security coverage for all hours of operation, including special events and holidays.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The sheer volume of applications also led Michael Trusio of Newport Beach, California, to use a spreadsheet in his search for sales leadership positions.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
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IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2026
The Society Apartments on Pratt Street were cleared by the city for occupancy just a week ago and a preleasing push has drawn nine applications — all now approved — with one of the 38 apartments already occupied.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
The permit application would require each business to submit a security and maintenance plan with details on alcohol safety training and security coverage for all hours of operation, including special events and holidays.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The sheer volume of applications also led Michael Trusio of Newport Beach, California, to use a spreadsheet in his search for sales leadership positions.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for application
Noun
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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There was no overarching policy, no time limits for its use in the classroom, and the safety controls were leaky.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Missouri House of Representatives is currently discussing guidelines for water and energy usage by data centers and BESS sites throughout the state.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Anthropic will allocate $4 million in direct donations to open-source security organizations, alongside $100 million in funding for Mythos Preview usage credits, which the brands can use to help find flaws that are difficult for humans to spot.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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Authorities later executed multiple search warrants and collected items from the home, including exercise bands, medications, electronic devices, notebooks, clothing and a knife.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The crew capsule is vastly improved compared with its Apollo equivalent, the Command Module, with about 60% more habitable space and amenities such as a toilet and exercise machine.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Only one is needed for normal operations.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The administration approved a waiver covering Ford’s operations through November—roughly a month after the accident—rather than through May of this year, at which point Novelis expects New York production to be back online.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Application.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/application. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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