APPLIED Synonyms: 195 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ə-ˈplīd

Definition of applied

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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applied

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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

Adjective

The next major power center in applied AI could be Stockholm. — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 As artificial intelligence expands across K-12 schools, Massachusetts announced a new $500,000 public-private investment in AI applied learning opportunities for hundreds of students, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced Tuesday. — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026

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Soil alkalizers usually come in powdered, granular, or pelleted forms, but some are sold as liquids and are applied with a garden sprayer. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2026 Milei, a right-wing libertarian who has applied shock therapy to Argentina’s economy since taking office in late 2023, has come under increasing pressure from the opposition, which has accused him of neglecting Argentina’s sovereignty claim. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for applied

Recent Examples of Synonyms for applied

Adjective

David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Hagerman, the hair stylist in Oklahoma City, finds that explanation applicable to her life.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
The company’s Better Business Bureau (BBB) page now redirects to Rocket Mortgage, so reviews are no longer applicable for the marketplace.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of applicable

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In 2025, prices hit a peak due to lower exports in both Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire for political and climate-related reasons.

— Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
Neiman speculates that polyploidy and the snail’s unusual reproductive strategies are related.

— Carrie Arnold Contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of related

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The Chargers social media team recently made an Instagram post devoted entirely to his sneakers, with close-up shots of his array of Nike Air Force sneakers in bright yellow, green, blue, white with gold trim, and animal print.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The two devoted an episode to reëxamining the Wonderbra’s legacy in light of recent events.

— Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of devoted

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Yohanna was used as a substitute for the last 12 minutes in the 4-0 thrashing of Aston Villa.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
OpenAI later admitted that several of their AI models had broken out of containment and used a zero-day vulnerability to manipulate the open internet.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of used

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Morgan was at the center of a web of banks and industrial enterprises that exerted unprecedented control over the country’s commerce.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Central to this was the control exerted in central midfield, an area patrolled by Ben Whiteman and the ever-reliable Matty James.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of exerted

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In an ideal world, antitrust regulations wouldn’t be fragmented and enforced by a panoply of states.

— James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
Richard and Oracene Williams famously enforced a sisters-first rule, allowing Venus and Serena to battle on court but walk off as best friends.

— Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of enforced

Adjective

The reactor is particularly useful here because its enormous energy supply can power these life-support systems continuously.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
To fully understand how useful and how fun the tool is, our best advice is to go check it out.

— Austin Mock, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026