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the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
fixing a snag in panty hose is not the intended application of nail polish, but it's a handy one
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Recent Examples of application
Tree Care Tree care, for purposes of the report, includes three applications of tree fertilizer, regular spraying, trimming, and pruning, as well as the removal of one 30-foot-tall tree.
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025
In addition, providers aren't allowed to help patients complete credit card applications under the law.
—Michelle Andrews, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
This first cycle is now open, with applications due on April 30.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Native American Writers Seminar Calls for Summer Applications The Native American Media Alliance is accepting applications for the fifth annual Native American Writers Seminar, set to take place this summer from June to July.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025
In addition, providers aren't allowed to help patients complete credit card applications under the law.
—Michelle Andrews, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
This first cycle is now open, with applications due on April 30.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Native American Writers Seminar Calls for Summer Applications The Native American Media Alliance is accepting applications for the fifth annual Native American Writers Seminar, set to take place this summer from June to July.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for application
Noun
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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The scientists have so far successfully demonstrated use of the tech in mice.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Two milligrams of fentanyl can be lethal depending on a person’s body size, tolerance and past usage, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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When there is too much renewable energy being produced without a way to capture it efficiently (with batteries), and that production exceeds peak usage, excess power generated is essentially wasted.—
Greg Robinson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Prisoners sit in rows in the corridor outside their cells for the talks or are led through exercise regimens under the supervision of guards.—
Marcos Alemán and Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
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And what was the House Un-American Activities Committee but one big, malevolent exercise in gossip-mongering?—
Alexandra Schwartz,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As part of this transaction, Zegna is acquiring the operations of the Tom Ford fashion business.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
18 Mar. 2025
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An Israeli official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the unfolding operation, said Israel was striking Hamas' military, leaders and infrastructure and planned to expand the operation beyond air attacks.—
TIME,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Application.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/application. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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