Synonyms of applications

applications

noun

plural of application

as in uses

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• uses
• exercises
• usages
• operations
• plays
• employments
• exertions
• reuses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disuses
• nonuses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of applications

The county measure also speeds up approvals because rezoning applications don’t require an amendment to the underlying comprehensive development plan required by state law, typically a prolonged process. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Other initial products include a specialized quadruped for security applications and a humanoid robot platform for educators and researchers. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026

Nearly half of the 2,727 overall rare earth exploration applications — or 42% — in Brazil were made by subsidiaries of foreign mining companies or firms with foreign ownership stakes. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Shah, however, said the new board members should be given some time to catch up and learn about the grant applications before being asked to approve them. — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

The company says the systems are intended to support applications ranging from bridge-to-grid power and peak-demand management to larger microgrid architectures. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

Woven structures can combine several materials into forms that are soft, pliable and customizable, creating prospective applications in wearables, biomedical devices and aerospace. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

State prosecutors allege Davis submitted at least six fraudulent COVID Emergency Rental Assistance applications from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026