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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
Hospitals turned down their applications to practice.
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Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
To process the applications, Milpitas is partnering with the Forward Platform, an organization that partners with governments and organizations to deliver resources and funding to communities.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
The argument has been made that the application of the death penalty represents the legitimate self-defense of society from an unjust aggressor — that is, the murderer.
—Thomas Wenski, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2025
Residents need to submit documentation to obtain a handicap placard for their cars, starting with an application for a disabled person placard.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
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Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
To process the applications, Milpitas is partnering with the Forward Platform, an organization that partners with governments and organizations to deliver resources and funding to communities.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
The argument has been made that the application of the death penalty represents the legitimate self-defense of society from an unjust aggressor — that is, the murderer.
—Thomas Wenski, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2025
Residents need to submit documentation to obtain a handicap placard for their cars, starting with an application for a disabled person placard.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for application
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Soroka has improved this year due to improved use of his slurve, which he’s thrown 35 percent of the time, holding hitters to a .124 batting average.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Customers who purchased affected items are instructed to discontinue use immediately and seek a full refund at any CVS location.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Those interested in trying the alternative therapy should consult with a medical professional to ensure safe usage.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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In turn, vape usage rates among youths have soared by 2,000 percent.—
Javier Palomarez,
Boston Herald,
19 July 2025
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And so billionaire philanthropy is an exercise of power and deserves skepticism rather than gratitude.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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Much of their work takes place before extreme weather hits, with tabletop simulations, relationship building exercises and other activities designed to foster close working relationships between weather forecasters, emergency managers and local leaders.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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The restaurant chain's final remaining location in Kyle ceased operations on June 30, marking the end of a 36-year run across Texas and Arizona.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Despite questions remaining on how much funding the state has raised to continue Indiana’s participation in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program, county operations are encouraged to remain open to applicants.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
28 July 2025
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“Application.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/application. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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