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Recent Examples of apps
The controls also let users put a blanket restriction on certain categories of apps, such as social, games or entertainment or zero in on a specific app, by limiting the time that can be spent on it.
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ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
ICEBlock and similar apps have been available on Apple’s app store since the spring.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Rather than simply reflecting pre-existing social and romantic struggles, dating apps can also intensify these difficulties through dating app burnout — a cycle of disappointment, rejection and emotional exhaustion.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This feature has set Android apart from iOS for years by allowing users to install apps from other app stores or indie developers without those apps having to live in the Google Play Store.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
ICEBlock and similar apps have been available on Apple’s app store since the spring.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Rather than simply reflecting pre-existing social and romantic struggles, dating apps can also intensify these difficulties through dating app burnout — a cycle of disappointment, rejection and emotional exhaustion.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This feature has set Android apart from iOS for years by allowing users to install apps from other app stores or indie developers without those apps having to live in the Google Play Store.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apps
Noun
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The cooking leans into that fire—steaks, roasted vegetables, and even the many tasty cocktails to choose from.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Guest rooms are decked out in muted coastal blues and offer ocean views, the SEA Wellness Spa specializes in hydrating and anti-aging facials, massages, and nailcare, and a restaurant, lounge, and bar serve a variety of salads, seafood, and cocktails.—
Tim Chester,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Cherryfish is offering $6 miso honey shishitos appetizers, $9 rockfish katsu, $10 to $12 sushi rolls and a $16 smash burger with fries.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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The casual pan-Asian eatery on the north end of Mass Ave also offers poke ($17 to $18), sushi rolls and sashimi ($10 to $18) along with a handful of appetizers like dumplings, egg rolls and tempura, all of which cost $5.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With most starters sitting out the preseason opener and Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel dealing with hamstring injuries, Stefanski turned to Sanders as the starter and primary option Friday night.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The two teenagers had brought knives, plastic bags, and other supplies from Rachel’s home before driving to a remote area near the Pennsylvania border.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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The family sells possessions for cash, purchases supplies to continue onward, hires a driver but can’t afford to be driven the full distance.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The food shies away from the typical — no crab rangoon here — for finger foods that harken to cuisines outside the South Pacific, like Jamaican style jerk shrimp skewers ($18) and salmon ceviche ($16).—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Use them for serving finger foods, grabbing items from a hot toaster, or serving on a buffet.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Apps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apps. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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