as in applicable
capable of being put to use or account
used some applied psychology to get the teenager to become more responsible
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as in related
to have a relation or connection
does your rule about calling home apply to me as well?
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as in devoted
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
Sam applied himself to writing thank-you letters to everyone who'd helped sponsor him for the charity walk
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as in spread
to put a layer of on a surface
apply the ointment liberally
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as in used
to put into action or service
apply the laws of motion to this physics problem
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as in enforced
to carry out effectively
a police officer applying the law
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Recent Examples of applied
Matt Gandal, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
However, the study can only show an association and not a direct cause and effect, said Duval, who now directs applied research at CReATe Fertility Centre, a fertility clinic in Toronto.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The latter applied when there was a serious traffic violation, like someone drunken driving or driving recklessly.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
That includes providing students with applied and work-based learning experiences in high school, as well as career exposure and exploration opportunities that begin in age-appropriate ways in middle school.
—Matt Gandal, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
However, the study can only show an association and not a direct cause and effect, said Duval, who now directs applied research at CReATe Fertility Centre, a fertility clinic in Toronto.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
With more than a decade of experience with EPR programs, Recycle BC has become the model for other provinces and states developing or considering their own programs, and Baker shared some observations about how EPRs have developed and what might be coming as the idea is more widely applied.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The latter applied when there was a serious traffic violation, like someone drunken driving or driving recklessly.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applied
Adjective
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But the study’s findings may not be applicable to all adults age 65 and older since the researchers focused their efforts in Canada, where patients have access to universal health care.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Tickets are $12, plus applicable taxes and fees.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The other problem was partner-related.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Humanoid designs often face persistent challenges with walking stability, arm dexterity, and battery consumption, problems that are both software- and hardware-related.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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Mary, Viola's second-eldest, devoted her life to ensuring that her mother and her cause would not be forgotten.—
Emma George-Griffin,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Barrymore devoted some ink to her two daughters, Olive and Frankie, by getting their names inscribed on the inside of her right wrist in March 2016.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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These swells are expected to spread toward the Turks and Caicos Islands and Bahamas tonight and on Saturday.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Aguilera said its unclear how often boaters illegally dump sewage into the water in Fort Lauderale, though pumpout vessels have been well-used in other parts of Florida.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Caution should be used when in or near the water.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In January, the US president exerted decisive pressure on Netanyahu to accept a deal that brought 30 of the living hostages and eight deceased hostages home.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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This grotesque miscarriage of justice is almost solely responsible for the influence that billionaires and shadowy Super PACs have exerted on the last three presidential elections, turning our politics into a plaything for the wealthiest Americans.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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What's new Daily physical training will be required of every service member and will be enforced by their commanders.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Federal law was not being enforced.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Likely to become more useful as the season goes on.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Amgui Two-Story Tiny Home There are so many useful and charming features to this Amazon tiny home.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Applied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applied. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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