softwares

noun

plural of software
as in programs

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Recent Examples of softwares Next, identify where the same data exists in multiple places or where important information isn't being shared between softwares. — Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Do some tax prep softwares give higher refunds than others? — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026 Thomson’s Between Cuts Substack has been publishing an excellent series breaking down the softwares and tools that go into the creative process. — Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2025
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  1. programs
  2. applications
  3. packages
Noun
  • As some colleges cut Black studies, academics say those programs are vital.
    — Synai Ferrell, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The 27th Annual Woodstock Film Festival will celebrate Blaustein’s legacy while continuing its tradition of showcasing independent films, conversations with filmmakers, educational programs, and special events.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of programs
Noun
  • The technology researchers are using is different from the mainstream popular applications of red-light therapy.
    — Mirin Fader, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The 2026/27 Global Breakthrough 360 cohort will comprise 50 places available, with applications open through a dedicated website before closing on September 18.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of applications
Noun
  • World leaders' salary packages Singapore prime minister's pay, compared with other leaders.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Carroll is listed as a pilot and captain for 21 Air, a cargo carrier that Amazon uses to fly its packages and that was operating the plane Sunday.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of packages

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“Softwares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/softwares. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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