APPLIED Synonyms: 195 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ə-ˈplīd

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as in applicable

capable of being put to use or account used some applied psychology to get the teenager to become more responsible

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verb

past tense of apply

as in related

to have a relation or connection does your rule about calling home apply to me as well?

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as in devoted

to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention Sam applied himself to writing thank-you letters to everyone who'd helped sponsor him for the charity walk

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as in spread

to put a layer of on a surface apply the ointment liberally

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as in used

to put into action or service apply the laws of motion to this physics problem

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as in exerted

to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively apply pressure to the area to stop the bleeding

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as in enforced

to carry out effectively a police officer applying the law

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Recent Examples of applied

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His attorney, Ava Benach, said Vedam hopes to live with a relative in Sacramento and has been offered a spot in Oregon State University’s doctoral program in applied anthropology. —

Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026 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 new organization is expected to support Aurora’s downtown through marketing, events, business support and public space improvements using funds generated by a special tax applied to property within the downtown area, or more specifically within Special Service Area Number One. —

R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026 The platoon mostly applied to shortstop, where Hyeseong Kim and Miguel Rojas split time, leaving Santiago Espinal as a utility option off the bench. —

Katie Woo, New York Times, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for applied

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Wellness initiatives—which are covered by health insurance, when applicable—to improve nutrition and exercise and that teach skills around stress management and sleep will be key to helping women manage their menopause symptoms more effectively.

— Shirley Velasquez, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
Both groups’ standards include conserving water, wildlife and biodiversity as well as compliance with applicable forestry laws to keep ecosystems healthy.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026