as in applicable
capable of being put to use or account
used some applied psychology to get the teenager to become more responsible
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as in related
to have a relation or connection
does your rule about calling home apply to me as well?
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as in devoted
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
Sam applied himself to writing thank-you letters to everyone who'd helped sponsor him for the charity walk
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as in spread
to put a layer of on a surface
apply the ointment liberally
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as in used
to put into action or service
apply the laws of motion to this physics problem
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as in enforced
to carry out effectively
a police officer applying the law
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Recent Examples of applied
Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Scott received her master's in leadership from Belhaven University and has a bachelor's in applied psychology from Christian Brothers University.
—Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 2 Mar. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Bader indicated that the network learned from the scheduling experience with Stumble and applied it to its development for next season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
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His attorney, Ava Benach, said Vedam hopes to live with a relative in Sacramento and has been offered a spot in Oregon State University’s doctoral program in applied anthropology.
—Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Scott received her master's in leadership from Belhaven University and has a bachelor's in applied psychology from Christian Brothers University.
—Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
Preventative fungicides must be applied at the correct time and often don't work after symptoms appear on your lawn.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Bader indicated that the network learned from the scheduling experience with Stumble and applied it to its development for next season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applied
Adjective
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In the event of a tie, an additional tie-breaking judge will determine the applicable finalist(s) based on the criteria set forth above.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The harvester must have paid all applicable fees to the DNR or PRFC to harvest oysters between October 2025 and April 2026.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Genetic testing confirmed Benjamin had TUBA1A-related tubulinopathy, a rare genetic condition that affects brain development.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Dan Loeb's Third Point made broad portfolio changes in the first quarter, adding a series of technology and semiconductor-related positions as the hedge fund continued leaning into the artificial-intelligence trade, according to a new regulatory filing.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Ted Turner, one of America’s largest private landowners, devoted decades to transforming 3,125 square miles of ranches into conservation laboratories across six states.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Walker was a transformative leader during his dozen years atop the Ford Foundation, one of the nation’s most active nonprofits devoted improve the quality of life for people around the world.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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The Islamic Center of San Diego's director and imam, Taha Hassane, pleaded with the public to spread tolerance and love instead of hate.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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The staffers, who are spread across more than twenty front- and back-end departments, are organizing under the name Seattle Art Museum Workers United (SAMWU) under the auspices of the Washington Federation of State Employees/AFSCME Council 28.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 May 2026
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These ingredients are used in Ana Mandara’s farm-to-table meals, spa products, and custom fragrances.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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In 2017, detectives used DNA samples preserved from Walls' body and the area in which she was found to create an image of a person of interest, according to The Virginian-Pilot.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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We were warned by President and Supreme Allied Commander Dwight Eisenhower, along with United States Marine Major General Smedley Butler about the virulently toxic, corruptive and destabilizing influences exerted upon our government by the military industrial complex.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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As a major cultural and economic hub, Rio de Janeiro has exerted significant influence on Brazilian music, film, and visual arts, and remains one of the country’s leading tourist destinations.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
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Cheng said authorities focus from the outset on breaking prisoners to gain guilty pleas in an environment of isolation, constant surveillance, enforced silence and extreme restrictions on physical movement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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By ordinance, food establishments had until May 1 to renew their operating permit before the suspension was enforced.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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Until young forwards pushed them out of the lineup, Ryan Strome and Frank Vatrano were useful on the ice and in the dressing room.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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This is actually useful because Velotric includes a dedicated button for switching classes on the controller.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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“Applied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applied. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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