APPLICATIONS Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

applications

noun

plural of application

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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 Its experimental results could help determine whether fast-spectrum molten chloride reactors can progress toward practical applications, including future maritime power systems. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 Linda Kern, a Cornell alum who has been a college admissions counselor for eight years, hasn’t had any students bring up the Cornell case, nor have any decided to toss their applications. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026 Others have used GLP-1s for diabetes since 2017, and research marches on, exploring their potential applications in mental health, longevity, cancer and more. — Washington Post Opinions, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2026 Still, 23% said their organizations did not require multifactor authentication (MFA)—a login step beyond a password—across all applications and services. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

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In the meantime, African filmmakers will continue to find uses for AI tools, even as the continent’s digital infrastructure and policy frameworks are forced to play catch-up.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
The measure also identifies keeping streets, parks and other public areas safe and clean as uses for the revenue.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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Both companies extended several logistics agreements through 2030 covering fulfillment, returns and inbound operations in Germany, the Netherlands and Poland.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
That approach could help the Army strengthen its missile defenses without abandoning the technology and infrastructure already supporting its air defense operations.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

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