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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 annual list, compiled from Social Security card applications submitted at birth, offers a snapshot of the names parents across the country chose most often in 2025.
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ABC News, 8 May 2026
Beyond computing applications, the system could also serve as a research tool for studying how neural circuits develop, adapt, and function inside realistic three-dimensional environments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
But this time there would be no panel from the National Endowment of the Arts sifting through the applications, no oversight from cultural officials and benighted curators—the usual process.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
Meanwhile, its delivery and other cloud applications revenue fell 7% to $389 million in the quarter.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 May 2026
But last week, the administration quietly made an exemption for medical doctors with pending visa or green card applications, possibly allowing Alghoula’s case to move forward.
—Amy Taxin, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Such distinction shapes investment priorities, so while consumer-facing applications attract attention, foundational systems create the conditions for sustained expansion.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2026
In recent years, the HHS program reviewed waiver applications in one to three weeks, according to two immigration attorneys.
—CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Asked by a reporter if the FCC's move to ask Disney to file early license renewal applications for its ABC stations was connected to Kimmel's joke, Carr instead focused on the agency's allegations of discrimination.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 May 2026
ABC News, 8 May 2026
Beyond computing applications, the system could also serve as a research tool for studying how neural circuits develop, adapt, and function inside realistic three-dimensional environments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
But this time there would be no panel from the National Endowment of the Arts sifting through the applications, no oversight from cultural officials and benighted curators—the usual process.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
Meanwhile, its delivery and other cloud applications revenue fell 7% to $389 million in the quarter.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 May 2026
But last week, the administration quietly made an exemption for medical doctors with pending visa or green card applications, possibly allowing Alghoula’s case to move forward.
—Amy Taxin, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Such distinction shapes investment priorities, so while consumer-facing applications attract attention, foundational systems create the conditions for sustained expansion.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2026
In recent years, the HHS program reviewed waiver applications in one to three weeks, according to two immigration attorneys.
—CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Asked by a reporter if the FCC's move to ask Disney to file early license renewal applications for its ABC stations was connected to Kimmel's joke, Carr instead focused on the agency's allegations of discrimination.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applications
Noun
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Apple has also been working on other uses for the AI cameras.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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It also is used off-label for other kinds of ulcers and has several gynecological uses, including to induce contractions, to decrease blood loss after delivery and to treat miscarriages.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The two were reported missing May 2 after participating in African Lion, annual multinational military exercises held in Morocco.—
Akram Oubachir,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Kazakhstan is also set to host joint CSTO military exercises later this year.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
10 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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What Bianchi failed to mention is the same standard should also be applied to the Magic’s president of basketball operations, Jeff Weltman.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The analyst noted that BIP delivered a 10% growth in its Q1 FFOPU, or funds from operations per unit, to 90 cents, in line with the Street's expectations.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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“Applications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applications. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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