1
as in applied
capable of being put to use or account
is that information applicable in this case?
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2
as in relevant
having to do with the matter at hand
that comment isn't applicable to our discussion
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3
as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
a knack for selecting the most applicable word
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Recent Examples of applicable
Loyalty rewards to be applicable across JetBlue and United will affect benefits like priority boarding, complimentary access to preferred seats and same-day flight changes, the two airlines said in a joint statement.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 29 May 2025
Worse, the law appears to single out clergy as not entitled to assert applicable privileges, as compare d to other reporting professionals.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The State Department can work toward de-classifying HTS as a foreign terrorist organization, which would require determining that the original conditions for the designation are no longer applicable or that there are national security reasons for removing it.
—Natasha Hall, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
While the first sale rule is broadly applicable across products and industries, it is considered particularly useful in higher-value consumer goods and luxury products, where margins are greater.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 26 May 2025
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 29 May 2025
Worse, the law appears to single out clergy as not entitled to assert applicable privileges, as compare d to other reporting professionals.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The State Department can work toward de-classifying HTS as a foreign terrorist organization, which would require determining that the original conditions for the designation are no longer applicable or that there are national security reasons for removing it.
—Natasha Hall, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
While the first sale rule is broadly applicable across products and industries, it is considered particularly useful in higher-value consumer goods and luxury products, where margins are greater.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applicable
Adjective
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The Latin root of compliance means a physical response to force—what happens to a bodily organ under applied pressure.—
Zoe Roth
April 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2025
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Jain: That’s a powerful example of applied storytelling.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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These advances in technology and methodology ensure that forecasts are more holistic and more relevant to the evolving risk landscape, helping decision-makers better prepare for the full range of storm threats.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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This universal approach has proven particularly relevant as luxury consumers become increasingly global in their outlook and lifestyle.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Measurable: Evaluate reasoning quality by tracking consistency across different scenarios, measuring response accuracy under varying complexity levels, and assessing appropriate uncertainty expression rather than just confidence metrics.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The authorities in California and Los Angeles were taking the appropriate actions.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Share helpful, relevant content that is useful to your customers.—
Ryan Ferrier,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The Kagi founder suggested that licensing Google Search could allow entities of all sizes to have genuinely useful custom search tools.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Housing advocates have cautioned that federal land is not universally suitable for affordable housing.—
Matthew Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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Investments in securities entail risk and are not suitable for all investors.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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The opening shot of the episode nods to Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper — a fitting visual metaphor for what lies ahead.—
Buddha Lo,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Whatever happens next, the World Cup is a fitting lens through which to understand Trump’s approach to the world, as a second-term Trump doctrine takes shape.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The gun industry also disputed Mexico’s argument that manufacturers deliberately produce military-style assault rifles and other weapons that, for both practical and aesthetic reasons, appeal to mobsters.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Here are a few practical tips: When trying to use your phone, text – don't call.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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The parliamentarian is the chamber's adviser on its proper rules and procedures.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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There could be a defense explaining it and somehow providing the proper framework for understanding it.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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“Applicable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicable. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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