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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
Hospitals turned down their applications to practice.
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Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
To process the applications, Milpitas is partnering with the Forward Platform, an organization that partners with governments and organizations to deliver resources and funding to communities.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
The argument has been made that the application of the death penalty represents the legitimate self-defense of society from an unjust aggressor — that is, the murderer.
—Thomas Wenski, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2025
Residents need to submit documentation to obtain a handicap placard for their cars, starting with an application for a disabled person placard.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
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Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
To process the applications, Milpitas is partnering with the Forward Platform, an organization that partners with governments and organizations to deliver resources and funding to communities.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
The argument has been made that the application of the death penalty represents the legitimate self-defense of society from an unjust aggressor — that is, the murderer.
—Thomas Wenski, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2025
Residents need to submit documentation to obtain a handicap placard for their cars, starting with an application for a disabled person placard.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
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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.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Insulin helps move glucose (sugar) from your blood into your cells, where it’s used for energy or stored for later use.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Those interested in trying the alternative therapy should consult with a medical professional to ensure safe usage.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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Each battery contains a chip that logs usage, charging behavior, and wear.—
Clay Chandler,
Fortune,
19 July 2025
Noun
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And so billionaire philanthropy is an exercise of power and deserves skepticism rather than gratitude.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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In addition to Spanx clothing, celebrities like Garner and Kylie Jenner are fans of its bras, and this one is under $50 and wearable for exercise.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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That's because the initial yield of NASA's Kepler space telescope, which discovered nearly 3,000 planets in its nine years of operation, relied on worlds transiting — passing between their star and Earth.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
15 July 2025
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Frost also questioned the legality of the facility, asserting that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is directing operations despite claims that the site is state-run.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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“Application.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/application. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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