SOFTWARES Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, would provide billions of dollars for affordable housing development, expand homeownership programs and invest in solutions to address the state's chronic issue with homelessness.

— Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
In contrast to the other programs Teonic has led, the Bears are not in need of a turnaround, having won at least eight games in 13 of the past 19 full seasons and advanced to the Class 6A quarterfinals last season.

— Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of programs

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The county measure also speeds up approvals because rezoning applications don’t require an amendment to the underlying comprehensive development plan required by state law, typically a prolonged process.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
Other initial products include a specialized quadruped for security applications and a humanoid robot platform for educators and researchers.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of applications

Noun

Hundreds of thousands of packages have already been delivered by Amazon drones this year, but even after this expansion drones will still only handle a fraction of the hundreds of millions of package deliveries each year.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Now, parts and service departments and finance and insurance packages are becoming more important sources of profit for car dealers, as profits from new vehicle sales show signs of softening.

— Robert Ferris, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

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