1
as in relates
to have a relation or connection
does your rule about calling home apply to me as well?
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2
as in devotes
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 spreads
to put a layer of on a surface
apply the ointment liberally
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as in uses
to put into action or service
apply the laws of motion to this physics problem
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as in enforces
to carry out effectively
a police officer applying the law
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Recent Examples of applies
Lee is also getting in on the Prime Day fun with 35% off select items for Lee rewards members (the discount applies automatically in your cart when signed in) and 20% off for non-members with promo code TAKE25.
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Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
25 June 2026
The same applies to outdoor essentials like sprinkler systems, hoses, string lights, and yard decor.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
The equal time rule applies to TV and radio, although the rule does not extend to streaming and only in more limited ways to cable and satellite.
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Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
The rule change also applies to North Dakota State, an FCS powerhouse that is joining the Mountain West conference this coming season.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
The same applies to your AI game plan.
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Imran Aftab,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Her ruling applies to this year’s midterm election cycle.
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Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
That dictum applies beyond the theater.
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Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
18 June 2026
The lower rate applies to borrowers who are already making payments with autopay or who enroll in autopay.
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Elizabeth Schulze,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
25 June 2026
The same applies to outdoor essentials like sprinkler systems, hoses, string lights, and yard decor.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
The equal time rule applies to TV and radio, although the rule does not extend to streaming and only in more limited ways to cable and satellite.
—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
The rule change also applies to North Dakota State, an FCS powerhouse that is joining the Mountain West conference this coming season.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
The same applies to your AI game plan.
—
Imran Aftab,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Her ruling applies to this year’s midterm election cycle.
—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
That dictum applies beyond the theater.
—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
18 June 2026
The lower rate applies to borrowers who are already making payments with autopay or who enroll in autopay.
—
Elizabeth Schulze,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applies
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But by then, Rockmount’s shirts were iconic, Weil relates in his third book about Western apparel and Rockmount.
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Silence = Death, the work of the Silence = Death Collective (and not ACT UP, as Avram Finkelstein relates in his interview) became the primary pictorial representation of ACT UP and a rallying slogan for the fight against the disease.
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Despite the elegiac tone, Jill also devotes much of the book to the social side of being first lady.
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The malware devotes considerable attention to CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) systems, which allow for faster and more reliable software releases by automating the building, testing, and deploying of code changes.
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While no poultry or other species are currently affected, and Australia's international disease-free status holds, experts warn of severe consequences if the virus spreads to freshwater ducks.
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The most notable change occurred in 2025 with the addition of a 48-inch panoramic display that spreads across the entire dashboard.
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This 3-in-1 set uses the nutribullet Ultra Motor Base to power personal blending, food processing, and coffee and spice grinding, delivering full-kitchen functionality within one space-saving design.
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Lillet Blanc is a floral French aperitif that's boozier than wine but breezier than gin, and our refreshing take uses rosemary simple syrup and a splash of bubbly.
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At least until the physical world exerts itself on her show.
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Musk owns around 42% of the total equity, but Musk exerts 85% control courtesy of his overwhelming ownership of the B’s.
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The company says that Data Stream reduces raw data preparation from months to minutes, enforces stream-level access controls to keep information inside a corporate network and provides a scale-out architecture to let storage and compute scale independently to match model requirements.
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Nobody enforces standards like Henderson.
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This story pertains only to women.
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The recall pertains to some 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles.
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The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.
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What gives these companies confidence that non-invasive approaches to telepathy will prove viable, when this has never before been possible?
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“Applies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applies. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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