software

Definition of softwarenext
as in program
as in application The new software was designed to make the process of data entry more efficient.

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Recent Examples of software Accelerating technological innovation Beyond software development, BYD is also investing heavily in the underlying hardware required for intelligent vehicles. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026 Exactly when the first usable version of the software restricted to anyone who has signed up as a developer, will come very soon after the WWDC keynote — possibly on the same day, before the announcements are finished. David Phelan, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026 Snowflake and other large software vendors have been making major pushes to prove their long-term sustainability in the age of AI. Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 30 May 2026 Next week will bring earnings results from other software companies, including CrowdStrike Holdings, and Palo Alto Networks . Sarah Min, CNBC, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for software
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Noun
  • The members-program lounge located above the central bar is a perfect touch for those with kids who need some extra indoor space to stretch out, or those just looking to pass a rainy day playing some board games.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • In the early 1960s, Negri was hired as the music director for the ABC affiliate Pittsburgh station WTAE, playing on various live programs and composing theme music for over 20 years.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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  • After three hours of public comments and discussion June 4, the planning commission voted in favor of seeking more information from the Department of the Interior, which submitted the application.
    Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 5 June 2026
  • Hermeus's Quarterhorse aircraft is still pushing the supersonic flight envelope, but the US Department of Defense is already so keen on the concept that it's awarded the company US$159 million to explore the military applications of the technology.
    David Szondy June 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
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  • Escalante Sandoval then approached the parked van, removed a key concealed in the gas cap and backed it up, allowing a group of people to move three deep freezers from the van into the bed of the truck and load them with packages.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
  • The Art of the Pet package really rolls out the red carpet for dogs at this dog-only property.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

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“Software.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/software. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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