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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
The researchers plan to scale up the technology for larger applications and exploring partnerships with industry to bring this innovation to market.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
More than 600,000 federal student loan holders remain in a backlog of applications for an affordable repayment plan, the Education Department disclosed in a recent court filing.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
By reducing the number of work permit applications, the statement added, the agency could instead focus on reviewing pending asylum claims to reduce the backlog.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
These applications undergo careful, rigorous scientific review to ensure that the medications can be safely given to people without clinical supervision.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
Fee waiver applications based on income or hardship are available as well.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
At Pandemic Legal, Andrew and his team tackle denied claims for short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, pursue Social Security Disability Insurance applications and appeals, and defend workplace protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
In one example, FedEx has consolidated nine sort processes into a single streamlined workflow, simplifying clearance processes by using digital self-service and AI to replace hundreds of legacy applications.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The applications being explored are specific, but the opportunities are endless.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
More than 600,000 federal student loan holders remain in a backlog of applications for an affordable repayment plan, the Education Department disclosed in a recent court filing.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
By reducing the number of work permit applications, the statement added, the agency could instead focus on reviewing pending asylum claims to reduce the backlog.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
These applications undergo careful, rigorous scientific review to ensure that the medications can be safely given to people without clinical supervision.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
Fee waiver applications based on income or hardship are available as well.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
At Pandemic Legal, Andrew and his team tackle denied claims for short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, pursue Social Security Disability Insurance applications and appeals, and defend workplace protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
In one example, FedEx has consolidated nine sort processes into a single streamlined workflow, simplifying clearance processes by using digital self-service and AI to replace hundreds of legacy applications.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The applications being explored are specific, but the opportunities are endless.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applications
Noun
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Just because a drug has multiple uses doesn’t mean it should be denied access through insurance.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Namwali Serpell examines Toni Morrison’s uses of ambiguity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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One by one, barbecue meals are expanding from simple, satisfying lunches into belly-groaning, over-the-top exercises in gluttony.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Tuesday partially closed the strait for several hours to conduct military exercises.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In Tennessee, sportsbooks notified the state’s Sports Wagering Council of 105 underage account usages in 2024.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Union members get written up and in some cases are fired for multiple usages.—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Instead of the hours-long operations seen at Bro-Tex and Rose Avenue, convoys of agents would swoop in, make an arrest and often be gone in minutes.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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Rescuers located five additional victims that night, but worsening weather and avalanche danger forced crews to suspend recovery operations until mitigation efforts could be completed.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Applications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applications. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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