software

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 Vulcan Value Partners is a Salesforce shareholder that’s comfortable with the software company’s plans. Jordan Novet, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025 The Star previously reported that the Republican candidate for governor has been accused by his former running mate, April McCoy, of defrauding a campaign supporter by soliciting a $2,700 donation for software and pocketing the money. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025 Southwest Airlines had one of the most significant technology meltdowns in recent aviation history three years ago, during Christmas, when crew scheduling software failed, stranding passengers, their belongings and crew members all over the country. Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025 The software running on the Pixel 10 seven years hence may be very different—there could be a lot more AI or a lot less Google. ArsTechnica, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for software
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  • In the email exchange with University of Texas faculty who were preparing a grant application for a federal methane-reduction program, Pruett blamed the increases on inadequate infrastructure to capture the gas.
    ProPublica, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The combined total number of students the college will serve in fall 2025 is 10,706 when factoring in these additional programs.
    Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • Samsung did not specify how the two chips differ, but MediaTek says the 9400+ is built more specifically for AI applications and is 20% faster than the MediaTek 9400 at agentic AI calculations.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Advisors will stockpile applications and submit them immediately in the new year.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • How To Harvest Dill Flowers Dill blossoms deliver strong dill flavor in a delicate, pretty package.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Palestinians in Gaza would receive $5,000 and an aid package to relocate.
    Michele Chabin, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Software.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/software. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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