as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
certain basic work skills that are applicative to almost any job and work environment
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Adjective
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Ask informed questions to open useful doors.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026 -
Physical controls remain especially useful for functions drivers use frequently, such as adjusting the audio system volume, changing climate settings and activating hazard lights.—
Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Uber’s website says service animals must be accommodated in compliance with applicable accessibility laws and the company’s service animal policy, which says there are no exceptions due to allergies, religious objections, or a fear of animals.—
Steve Karnowski,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Precious-metals dealers help facilitate these purchases, guiding investors through the buying process and, when applicable, assisting with storage, custodial arrangements and regulatory requirements tied to precious metals IRAs.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Using a patient, practical tone keeps everyone focused on useful results.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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China is accelerating efforts to move humanoid robots beyond demonstrations and into practical, real-world roles.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Scott received her master's in leadership from Belhaven University and has a bachelor's in applied psychology from Christian Brothers University.—
Lucas Finton,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
2 Mar. 2026
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The system responded within milliseconds, fast enough to support real-time reactions such as pulling away from harmful contact or reducing applied force during interaction.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Humble but strong, philosophical but pragmatic, Kingsley's interpretation of the leader manages to balance both his spirituality and shrewdness, simultaneously demystifying an icon while also adding another layer to the legend.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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But then appeasing tradition and upending it both at once, which certainly is the pragmatic philosophy of Lyric, always is a tricky matter.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Applicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicative. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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