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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
At this point reduce watering to 2 to 3 times per week, apply light applications of fertilizer during the growing season, prune plants lightly in fall to winter, and add fresh mulch in fall.
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Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
The backpack-sized system uses compact hydrogen fuel cells to deliver long-lasting, stable power for applications where charging infrastructure is limited or unavailable.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
These applications sought loans through the Paycheck Protection and Economic Injury Disaster Loan programs.
—Chase Jordan
january 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
The state agency is taking applications for its board of managers.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
While the agency did agree to hold an public informational hearing, DEEP rejected the request for a more robust adjudicatory hearing, citing issues with the town and Save the Sound’s applications.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
This focus on an overall design story enables sophisticated, creative wallpaper applications that will outlive the trend cycle.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) is an Antigua and Barbuda government body established to administer all applications.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Those employees can continue working on SNAP applications and renewals until that date.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
The backpack-sized system uses compact hydrogen fuel cells to deliver long-lasting, stable power for applications where charging infrastructure is limited or unavailable.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
These applications sought loans through the Paycheck Protection and Economic Injury Disaster Loan programs.
—Chase Jordan
january 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
The state agency is taking applications for its board of managers.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
While the agency did agree to hold an public informational hearing, DEEP rejected the request for a more robust adjudicatory hearing, citing issues with the town and Save the Sound’s applications.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
This focus on an overall design story enables sophisticated, creative wallpaper applications that will outlive the trend cycle.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) is an Antigua and Barbuda government body established to administer all applications.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Those employees can continue working on SNAP applications and renewals until that date.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applications
Noun
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The Commerce Department made clear that the easing does not apply to military or sensitive uses.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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To monitor how the tax revenue is being spent, periodic audits for each of the three categories of uses will be required, with the first of those due in 2029.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These exercises are key to a long health span as well as lifespan.—
Gretchen Reynolds,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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When energy demand is low or when prices are cheaper, the utility can store energy in these battery systems for future high usages, such as an extremely hot summer day or a chilly early winter morning.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement One of Bitterman’s favorite usages is asking ChatGPT to help brainstorm questions ahead of a doctor appointment.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The shooting, which came one day after a federal agent shot and killed a driver in Minneapolis, prompted protests over federal agents' aggressive tactics during immigration enforcement operations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Some government offices and financial institutions were damaged during the unrest, residents said, while merchants reported being ordered to reopen businesses despite ongoing security operations.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Applications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applications. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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