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as in relates
to have a relation or connection
does your rule about calling home apply to me as well?
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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
That especially applies when the team has a good young backup in Isaiah Likely.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
In most everyday situations, this mismatch between the two theories doesn’t cause problems because general relativity applies to large objects (planets, stars, galaxies), and quantum theory applies to tiny particles (atoms, photons).
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2025
The same logic applies to the Illinois state flag.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
This article was generated by the Kansas City Star Bot, artificial intelligence software that analyzes structured information from TomTom and applies it to templates created by journalists in the newsroom.
—Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2025
The robotic arm then applies lipstick precisely, followed by a verification photograph to confirm a correct and uniform application.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025
Beyond Development Experimentation applies to pricing as well.
—Ram Nikhil Dodda, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
This article was generated by the Kansas City Star Bot, software that analyzes structured information, such as data, and applies it to articles based on templates created by journalists in the newsroom.
—Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2025
This article was generated by the Star-Telegram Bot, software that analyzes structured information, such as data, and applies it to articles based on templates created by journalists in the newsroom.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
In most everyday situations, this mismatch between the two theories doesn’t cause problems because general relativity applies to large objects (planets, stars, galaxies), and quantum theory applies to tiny particles (atoms, photons).
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2025
The same logic applies to the Illinois state flag.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
This article was generated by the Kansas City Star Bot, artificial intelligence software that analyzes structured information from TomTom and applies it to templates created by journalists in the newsroom.
—Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2025
The robotic arm then applies lipstick precisely, followed by a verification photograph to confirm a correct and uniform application.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025
Beyond Development Experimentation applies to pricing as well.
—Ram Nikhil Dodda, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
This article was generated by the Kansas City Star Bot, software that analyzes structured information, such as data, and applies it to articles based on templates created by journalists in the newsroom.
—Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2025
This article was generated by the Star-Telegram Bot, software that analyzes structured information, such as data, and applies it to articles based on templates created by journalists in the newsroom.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applies
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Excitement spreads across Shiz as word gets out that Prince Fiyero is on his way.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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To the west, strong winds and several inches of snow were forecast from northern Idaho to western Iowa on Monday as a low pressure system moves east from the Rockies and spreads over the Plains and Midwest regions.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
30 Dec. 2024
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This has led to unique jewelry that uses sustainable diamonds and personalized processes to create pieces that perfectly match each occasion.—
Molly Peck,
USA TODAY,
28 Dec. 2024
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This piece of exercise equipment uses gravity and your body weight to create resistance.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
28 Dec. 2024
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Larger countries are again using their advantages in military force, economic leverage, and diplomacy to secure spheres of influence—that is, geographic areas over which a state exerts economic, military, and political control without necessarily exercising formal sovereignty.—
Monica Duffy Toft,
Foreign Affairs,
13 Mar. 2025
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And he is supported by a political dynasty that still exerts authority up and down the country.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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The department also enforces federal civil rights laws to prohibit discrimination.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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In addition to managing debt, the Department of Education enforces civil rights laws in schools and distributes billions in federal aid to low-income students.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Midfielder Curtis Jones has deputised at right-back with Trent Alexander-Arnold (ankle) sidelined, but a fully fit Bradley gives Slot a specialist in that role.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Williams gives Daigneault the freedom to do it.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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That’s because Apple utilizes OpenAI’s industry-leading large language models.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
7 Jan. 2025
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For the protective coating, the research utilizes trifluoromethane (CHF3), a by-product of plastic manufacturing.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2025
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According to the current budget, the City Attorney’s Office employs just under 425 people and will spend $85 million this year.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The plant employs more than 7,000 people and produces a variety of vehicles, including the Leaf EV and Rogue crossover.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
12 Apr. 2025
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Ant operates Alipay, one of the two major apps for mobile payments in China.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Port of Oakland, which operates the Oakland Airport, agreed to reduce noise pollution during the project as part of its settlement with the city of Alameda and the community group Citizens League for Airport Safety and Serenity.—
Chase Hunter,
The Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Applies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applies. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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