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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
Nail artist Miss Pop, who created these looks with Sally Hansen, says the unrealistic application is what makes these looks so luxe.
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Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
The company anticipates filing a fourth 765kV project application — for Bell County East-Big Hill— next month.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Its creditors filed an application to put the retailer up for sale at the same time that the Atallah family put forth a restructuring plan.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
The city's License Commission on Wednesday night approved the restaurant's application for alcohol and entertainment at 21 Revere Beach Blvd.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
The company anticipates filing a fourth 765kV project application — for Bell County East-Big Hill— next month.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Its creditors filed an application to put the retailer up for sale at the same time that the Atallah family put forth a restructuring plan.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
The city's License Commission on Wednesday night approved the restaurant's application for alcohol and entertainment at 21 Revere Beach Blvd.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for application
Noun
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Unidos and the handful of other local groups training observers last year adopted tactics that proved effective elsewhere, including the use of whistles to alert neighborhood residents to the presence of ICE agents.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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Once the elite athletes have been identified, they are helped to fulfil their potential in programs that utilize cutting edge knowledge, science and technology, including the functional use of psychology.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Agents that can handle some work for you rather than just chatbots that craft responses, plus fewer limits on usage.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The fibers dissolve in cold water to cut down on energy usage and come in a recyclable box that is much smaller and cheaper to ship than other detergent products.—
Matty Merritt,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Fort Stewart exercise represents an early step in that process.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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On tour, Weir’s exercise gear, including resistance ropes, took up so much space in the bus that others on the tour had to stash their luggage in their own bunks.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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The project also required coordinated operation between the large heat pump and the mechanical vapor recompression unit across all operating phases, with system integration and process control designed to ensure stable and efficient performance under varying production conditions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The two bases have long served as crucial overseas US military staging posts for operations far from home, with Diego Garcia a key airfield for the US’ heavy bomber fleet.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Application.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/application. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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