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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
Around 1,650 mining permit applications were pending as of 2023, Reuters reported.
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Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The government accused them of using fake, never-filed IRS forms and lying on loan applications for pandemic relief funds.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
In addition to the $3 million announced Thursday, Brown will also begin to accept applications from other state organizations interested in receiving future funding.
—Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026
But a separate group of borrowers was supposed to have their Borrower Defense applications decided earlier this week.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
For a small percentage of users — yes, especially those who run applications specific to the macOS ecosystem.
—Keumars Afifi-Sabet, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The Obama Foundation just opened applications for its 2026-2028 Voyager Scholarship, and the benefits are substantial.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
The term refers to applications where AI takes on a physical form, from robotics to driverless cars.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
The pest control company must utilize a multi-pronged approach, which may include bed bug monitoring devices, mattress encasements, steaming, vacuuming, and insecticide applications in the form of sprays, aerosols, insecticidal dusts, and desiccant dusts, says Miller.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The government accused them of using fake, never-filed IRS forms and lying on loan applications for pandemic relief funds.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
In addition to the $3 million announced Thursday, Brown will also begin to accept applications from other state organizations interested in receiving future funding.
—Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026
But a separate group of borrowers was supposed to have their Borrower Defense applications decided earlier this week.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
For a small percentage of users — yes, especially those who run applications specific to the macOS ecosystem.
—Keumars Afifi-Sabet, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The Obama Foundation just opened applications for its 2026-2028 Voyager Scholarship, and the benefits are substantial.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
The term refers to applications where AI takes on a physical form, from robotics to driverless cars.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
The pest control company must utilize a multi-pronged approach, which may include bed bug monitoring devices, mattress encasements, steaming, vacuuming, and insecticide applications in the form of sprays, aerosols, insecticidal dusts, and desiccant dusts, says Miller.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applications
Noun
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In their recommendation, the commission members added a condition to limit future uses of the land to residential, office and low-intensity commercial uses.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Congress has also ventured into the sphere, which would be a much larger aim at AI for all kinds of uses, but nothing has gotten to a formative stage.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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These exercises are key to a long health span as well as lifespan.—
Gretchen Reynolds,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Union members get written up and in some cases are fired for multiple usages.—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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When energy demand is low or when prices are cheaper, the utility can store energy in these battery systems for future high usages, such as an extremely hot summer day or a chilly early winter morning.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2026
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Laura Carden-Lovell, head of operations at Transfer Travel, says the trend reflects how Americans use their time off.—
Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Everett required formal Traffic Impact and Access Studies, independent third-party analysis, modeling of event-day conditions, evaluation of shuttle operations and parking supply, and coordination with MassDOT and regional agencies.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Applications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applications. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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