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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 applications
Traditional job boards require recruiters to sift through volumes of applications, many of which may not meet basic qualifications.
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Audrey Payne, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Anthropic’s latest funding round further demonstrates that its foundational commitment to commercial applications of its technology—writing code, discovering software bugs, and white-labeling enterprise chatbots around the globe—is paying off.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 29 May 2026
From intelligent fraud monitoring to keeping transactions (and cash) flowing, tools like these are finding fresh applications of AI that help sellers maintain an advantage in a competitive marketplace.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Quantum, which is still in its early stages for practical applications, could speed up health care research and medical diagnoses, help detect fraud and manage investment portfolios and improve cybersecurity.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
The status of nitrogenase as an informal quantum computing benchmark traces back to a 2011 meeting Microsoft organized to explore applications for its nascent quantum computing group.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2026
These applications are gently chopped into the first inch of soil.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
The most common one is Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona, for military applications and NASA applications — like for the Artemis program.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Kaulaity’s sister said her brother wanted to escape the toxic household, had submitted job applications, and had even considered returning to a homeless shelter, the report said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Audrey Payne, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Anthropic’s latest funding round further demonstrates that its foundational commitment to commercial applications of its technology—writing code, discovering software bugs, and white-labeling enterprise chatbots around the globe—is paying off.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 29 May 2026
From intelligent fraud monitoring to keeping transactions (and cash) flowing, tools like these are finding fresh applications of AI that help sellers maintain an advantage in a competitive marketplace.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Quantum, which is still in its early stages for practical applications, could speed up health care research and medical diagnoses, help detect fraud and manage investment portfolios and improve cybersecurity.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
The status of nitrogenase as an informal quantum computing benchmark traces back to a 2011 meeting Microsoft organized to explore applications for its nascent quantum computing group.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2026
These applications are gently chopped into the first inch of soil.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
The most common one is Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona, for military applications and NASA applications — like for the Artemis program.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Kaulaity’s sister said her brother wanted to escape the toxic household, had submitted job applications, and had even considered returning to a homeless shelter, the report said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applications
Noun
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That includes throw rugs, sheets, blankets, pillow covers, and beds your pet uses, says Bryant.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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As imperial forces traversed continents, the meanings and uses of these arrivals—whether people, plants, or ideologies— were actively negotiated and reshaped by the societies and environments compelled to contend with them.—
Sophia Rey,
JSTOR Daily,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The exercises build on the science of self-awareness that Tasha Eurich reveals about strengthening both internal and external self-awareness.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Mind-body practices such as meditation, deep breathing and relaxation exercises can also be helpful in calming the nervous system.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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And the deepfake usages, while clearly labeled as satire when Deep Voodoo does it, can still contribute to a culture of mistrust online.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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These usages are meant to tell us something about the state of contemporary politics in the United States—although exactly what is not always clear.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Red Sox could also call old friend Paul Toboni, who left his post as Red Sox assistant general manager last fall to take over as head of baseball operations for the rebuilding Washington Nationals.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Russian military bloggers have warned that even small mines scattered along key highways could repeatedly halt traffic for inspections and demining operations.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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“Applications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applications. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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