1
as in relating
to have a relation or connection
does your rule about calling home apply to me as well?
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2
as in devoting
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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3
as in spreading
to put a layer of on a surface
apply the ointment liberally
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4
as in using
to put into action or service
apply the laws of motion to this physics problem
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5
as in exerting
to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively
apply pressure to the area to stop the bleeding
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as in enforcing
to carry out effectively
a police officer applying the law
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Recent Examples of applying
Starting on Friday, anyone interested in applying for the role as interim county executive can apply on the county clerk’s website, submitting a short application and resume, McGee said.
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Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
While applying pre-emergent herbicides in September or October is the best defense against these weeds, mowing in late fall and winter can help manage any that appear after the herbicide window.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
The superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even after the school board learned about the misrepresentation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Those applying will need to provide a valid ID, proof of residence, a social security number and proof of income.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
However, the teams that spent the most time applying defensive pressure — Indiana, Portland and Brooklyn, per Synergy Sports — didn’t end up with the best defences.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The producers are applying for Spanish and Mexican audiovisual incentives, alongside a submission to Creative Europe MEDIA, aiming to round out the financing.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Do a strand test first by applying color on a small section.
—Maureen Choi, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
These experiences together have helped him, Bailey said, with assessing risks during planning, mitigating those risks and then applying the lessons learned on a mission.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
While applying pre-emergent herbicides in September or October is the best defense against these weeds, mowing in late fall and winter can help manage any that appear after the herbicide window.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
The superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even after the school board learned about the misrepresentation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Those applying will need to provide a valid ID, proof of residence, a social security number and proof of income.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
However, the teams that spent the most time applying defensive pressure — Indiana, Portland and Brooklyn, per Synergy Sports — didn’t end up with the best defences.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The producers are applying for Spanish and Mexican audiovisual incentives, alongside a submission to Creative Europe MEDIA, aiming to round out the financing.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Do a strand test first by applying color on a small section.
—Maureen Choi, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
These experiences together have helped him, Bailey said, with assessing risks during planning, mitigating those risks and then applying the lessons learned on a mission.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applying
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The song, which is the second track on the album, makes several references and nods to some of Taylor's famous life, while also seemingly relating them to Swift.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Libra balanced scales also teach us that relating is a paradox.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
17 Sep. 2025
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Michaels is devoting about 25% of space in its stores to this new venture while also launching a party concept.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Already, boards are devoting more time and attention to discussing the use of AI within their organizations, including more than 62% of directors who reported participating in full-board discussions about AI policies for their companies.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Separate the spreading root system by cutting or pulling it apart into several sections.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Berners-Lee was spreading his wings, too.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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It was later removed by medical professionals using ice and lubricant.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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The firm found that residents are in favor of preserving the old City Hall at its current location and using the space as a coffee house and ice cream shop, according to city documents.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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Rocks have tiny fissures into which water can seep; when the temperature drops, the water expands into ice, exerting pressure and widening the cracks.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
24 Sep. 2025
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Last week, critics accused the FCC’s Carr of improperly exerting pressure on ABC and local broadcasters to cancel Kimmel — and that his threats were tantamount to a First Amendment violation.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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Under a pending agreement with ICE, the Guard's role enforcing immigration laws could expand to providing additional military personnel to be trained by ICE and deputized into assisting with policing immigration.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Jones’s appeals can proceed, but unless a court grants a stay, the families may continue enforcing the judgments during those appeals.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There is also a novelty pertaining to MIA’s International Factual Forum, right?—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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New laws covering topics including new protections for lottery winners and a change to the state’s laws pertaining cousins marrying are set to take effect in Connecticut starting on October 1, 2025.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Ross is also taller, giving officers more viewing coverage above crowds than Walking Horses, which can be as short as 14 hands, or 4 feet, 9 inches tall.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Free friendship bracelets at Insomnia Cookies Meanwhile, Insomnia Cookies is giving customers free friendship bracelets for the day.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Applying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applying. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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