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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
Jesse Bless, one of the lawyers representing the plaintiffs, said that while the president has broad discretion to decide who enters the country, the State Department also has discretion to review visa applications.
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Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Regular application also helps re-texturize the complexion, promoting cellular turnover, collagen stimulation, and DNA repair over time.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
Permits cannot be denied because the event is controversial, filing procedures weren't followed in time before a breaking news event or the application fee was too high.
—Hannah Hudnall, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
If the staff determines that a building is eligible, the staff’s recommendation must be presented before the Historic Preservation Commission for a public hearing within 45 days of receipt of the demolition application.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
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Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Regular application also helps re-texturize the complexion, promoting cellular turnover, collagen stimulation, and DNA repair over time.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
Permits cannot be denied because the event is controversial, filing procedures weren't followed in time before a breaking news event or the application fee was too high.
—Hannah Hudnall, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
If the staff determines that a building is eligible, the staff’s recommendation must be presented before the Historic Preservation Commission for a public hearing within 45 days of receipt of the demolition application.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 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,
29 Mar. 2026
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Police attempted multiple nonlethal methods to subdue the man, including the use of a Taser and pepper spray, before one officer fired a gun.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The pitfalls of social media usage for children, such as exposure to harmful or radicalizing content, has become a galvanizing topic in the Legislature.—
Lia Russell
March 25,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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For higher output levels, savings range from 30% to 50%, depending on usage intensity and jobsite conditions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The orders follow weeks of speculation about whether the 82nd Airborne Division would join the war, after its headquarters unit abruptly pulled out of a training exercise this month.—
Dan Lamothe,
Washington Post,
25 Mar. 2026
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The exercise included multi-wave saturation attacks on enemy vessels attempting to evade detection by using nearby islands and reefs as cover.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Manolo’s Bakery, which became a hub of protests and activism during the operation, lost more than $50,000 from having to close shop.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The initial rally happened on June 14, a week after the uptick in immigration enforcement operations in LA County.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Application.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/application. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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