SOFTWARES Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

softwares

noun

plural of software

as in programs

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hardwares

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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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Noun

That's because he has been heavily involved in the construction and trades programs at Cherry Creek Innovation Campus.

— Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
While these programs are a step in the right direction to improving e-scooter safety, Chicago should also consider policies designed around the developmental needs and behaviors of youth.

— Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of programs

Noun

Americans filed 531,423 business applications in June 2026, according to Census Bureau data released on July 9.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The aviation double-major at Western Michigan University sent out about 100 applications to a slew of employers posting summer opportunities, including retailers, restaurants, landscapers and airports.

— Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of applications

Noun

Fannie Mae typically buys loans from local lenders and bundles them into financial packages that are sold to investors.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
In July, the European Union ended its own version of the de minimis exemption, which had allowed packages valued under 150 euros (US$173) to enter into the territory duty-free.

— Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of packages

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