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
High-power microwave technology is essential for commercial fusion energy and applicable to adjacent industries such as geothermal and space.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
That sentiment is applicable to the film itself, as its now elderly subjects discover — and are palpably moved by — the extent to which their boycott has resonated with Chilean families for over four decades.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
Agents must follow applicable state laws, with more than 40 states having adopted the Uniform Athlete Agents Act.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The bill exempts a good or service that is subject to a reporting requirement or otherwise authored by an applicable rule or code of ethics.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
That sentiment is applicable to the film itself, as its now elderly subjects discover — and are palpably moved by — the extent to which their boycott has resonated with Chilean families for over four decades.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
Agents must follow applicable state laws, with more than 40 states having adopted the Uniform Athlete Agents Act.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The bill exempts a good or service that is subject to a reporting requirement or otherwise authored by an applicable rule or code of ethics.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applicable
Adjective
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On that note, PESCO-UP is led by VTT, the largest research and technology company and research center in Finland, conducting applied research.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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Then, Miller placed his hands around her neck and applied pressure, causing the woman to experience difficulty breathing, a court document states.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Good readers scan text, skip ahead, go back a few paragraphs or pages, and nimbly pick out relevant sections.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Starpower is a currency that goes a long way, as brands race to claim Hollywood heavyweights and hot young things, curating an envoy of beautiful, young, relevant people who are said to represent the brand’s interests and values.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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At the same time, adolescents and young adults need appropriate confidentiality to engage in treatment, particularly as parents shift from decision-makers to supporters.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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Be thoughtful about sensitive items Consider redacting highly sensitive data (like customer-specific pricing) when appropriate, and carefully manage access to the most confidential folders.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Hoekstra spent 15 years at Herman Miller absorbing lessons that would prove useful far beyond furniture sales.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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An outmoded concept, evil was baggage from a pre-modern age, the least useful way to interpret bad behavior.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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None of this work was suitable for mainstream audiences.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Reynolds said more than 100 tiny homes placed on the campus for veterans who had camped on nearby San Vicente Boulevard have proved to be difficult for those using wheelchairs and walkers, are subject to fire and are not suitable for stays that can drag on for months.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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One reviewer who took it on a European trip raved about fitting multiple outfits, toiletries, books, a laptop, and more—all in one bag.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
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Jordan’s first-ever lead film role came 12 years ago in Coogler’s Fruitvale Station; the success of Sinners thus marks a fitting full-circle moment for the pair.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Yet, even for those long-ensconced in homes, the calming tones continue to be both popular and practical.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The panel concluded the order was both overly broad and impermissibly vague, raising constitutional and practical concerns.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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The new regulations also require things like hand-washing stations, proper refrigeration and prohibit using generators or propane tanks.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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While the theme words will not be a proper name, the spangram can be a proper name.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Applicable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicable. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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