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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 applications
Such distinction shapes investment priorities, so while consumer-facing applications attract attention, foundational systems create the conditions for sustained expansion.
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2026
In recent years, the HHS program reviewed waiver applications in one to three weeks, according to two immigration attorneys.
—CNN Money, 1 May 2026
My research took me to applications about summer programs that would set my resume apart.
—Ohanna Carrascoza, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The letter reflects growing tension between commercial AI development and military applications.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Carr also noted that the FCC earlier this week ordered another broadcaster, Bridge News, to file early license renewal applications for its TV stations.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Beginning July 1, the agency will take on a more limited role focused on coordinating the region’s rehousing system, including managing data, helping coordinate how people access services and leading applications for annual federal funding.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
So, 30 applications out of the millions of different pieces of paperwork that come to USCIS.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, resistance to AI applications is growing in the world’s second-largest economy as worker fears of mass job culls rise.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2026
In recent years, the HHS program reviewed waiver applications in one to three weeks, according to two immigration attorneys.
—CNN Money, 1 May 2026
My research took me to applications about summer programs that would set my resume apart.
—Ohanna Carrascoza, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The letter reflects growing tension between commercial AI development and military applications.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Carr also noted that the FCC earlier this week ordered another broadcaster, Bridge News, to file early license renewal applications for its TV stations.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Beginning July 1, the agency will take on a more limited role focused on coordinating the region’s rehousing system, including managing data, helping coordinate how people access services and leading applications for annual federal funding.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
So, 30 applications out of the millions of different pieces of paperwork that come to USCIS.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, resistance to AI applications is growing in the world’s second-largest economy as worker fears of mass job culls rise.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applications
Noun
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That’s the point where public water intakes, recreation and other uses could be impacted if a lake drops below it.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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Never neglect to pack a roll of duct tape—its uses are nearly endless.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
Noun
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In that same study, the soleus push-up, non-weight-bearing resistance activities, and stretching exercises were all found to have the potential to significantly improve glucose regulation, insulin sensitivity, and vascular function in those unable to perform traditional weight-bearing exercise.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Plank Knee Touch is more rehab-focused than other core exercises, but difficulty can be ramped up with a few easy adjustments.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And the deepfake usages, while clearly labeled as satire when Deep Voodoo does it, can still contribute to a culture of mistrust online.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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These usages are meant to tell us something about the state of contemporary politics in the United States—although exactly what is not always clear.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The company targets mass production in 2027, alongside the start of commercial robotaxi operations.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Mexico’s government said Saturday that two CIA agents killed in a car crash in Chihuahua were unauthorized to participate in operations on Mexican soil.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Applications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applications. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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