SOFTWARES Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

softwares

noun

plural of software

as in programs

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Recent Examples of softwares 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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Noun

Lainez said the city would have had to make cuts to senior programs, public safety services and capital improvement projects.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Some child daycare programs can be exempt from licensing if parents and guardians are on the same premises and if they are not operated on certain sites, including malls or ski facilities.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 9 July 2026

Definition of programs

Noun

Donations made via the Breakaway Fund are typically processed faster, and with less oversight, than other philanthropic gifts, with applications that take minutes, not days, to complete, and vetting that is finalized within weeks instead of months.

— Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence applications and cloud computing infrastructure has created an unprecedented demand for baseload electrical power.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

Definition of applications

Noun

Police saw a glass pipe on the center console of Gillum’s car, along with three packages of what turned out to be methamphetamines, Gulsby said.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Also, check out the City of Denver Golf’s specials packages, like the Friends & Family, Junior Aces and Practice & Play passes, as well as the Learn & Play programs.

— Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

Definition of packages

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