1
as in relating
to have a relation or connection
does your rule about calling home apply to me as well?
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2
as in devoting
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 spreading
to put a layer of on a surface
apply the ointment liberally
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4
as in using
to put into action or service
apply the laws of motion to this physics problem
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as in exerting
to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively
apply pressure to the area to stop the bleeding
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as in enforcing
to carry out effectively
a police officer applying the law
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Recent Examples of applying
Normally, credit bureaus tally any credit checks within a 45-day period as one credit check, and your credit score shouldn't go down more than several points when applying to multiple lenders.
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Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Madonna divorced from Guy Ritchie in 2008, before applying to adopt Mercy, and her adoption application was initially rejected by the courts.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
The financial aid office suggests applying for private loans.
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Scott White,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Keep your trees cool and hydrated by misting, applying mulch, and watering deeply during heat waves.
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Martha Stewart,
2 July 2026
Another mother who challenged the order came to the United States from Taiwan in 2013 on a student visa and is applying for a work visa.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Neel said many community members have made preparations in anticipation of the ruling, including applying for asylum.
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Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Planners in Athens and across Europe already envision applying the same kind of network far beyond fire detection.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
In a 6-3 vote, the high court ruled that federal law permits the government to prevent asylum seekers from physically setting foot into the country, effectively blocking them from applying for asylum.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
26 June 2026
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Madonna divorced from Guy Ritchie in 2008, before applying to adopt Mercy, and her adoption application was initially rejected by the courts.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
The financial aid office suggests applying for private loans.
—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Keep your trees cool and hydrated by misting, applying mulch, and watering deeply during heat waves.
—
Martha Stewart,
2 July 2026
Another mother who challenged the order came to the United States from Taiwan in 2013 on a student visa and is applying for a work visa.
—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Neel said many community members have made preparations in anticipation of the ruling, including applying for asylum.
—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Planners in Athens and across Europe already envision applying the same kind of network far beyond fire detection.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
In a 6-3 vote, the high court ruled that federal law permits the government to prevent asylum seekers from physically setting foot into the country, effectively blocking them from applying for asylum.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applying
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So, remember, by finding weeds, noting their location, relating them to a condition, and choosing corrective actions based on that condition, gardeners can begin to form maintenance diagnoses for their gardens through weeds.
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The young players seem to like how Harbaugh is teaching and relating, too.
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Every board meeting is devoting a significant amount of time to the succession question, the source said.
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While his once-promising political career was over, Profumo earned a measure of redemption by devoting the rest of his life to charitable work and in being named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1975.
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Winslow has been on a ventilator and is now battling septic shock, with organ failure and a spreading infection.
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Ukraine's drone revolution is spreading from the air to the ground.
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In court documents, O’Hara alleged the defendants violated his First and Fourth Amendment rights, accusing them of unlawfully restricting free speech and initiating an unlawful seizure while using excessive force.
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
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The announcement comes ahead of a visit to the United States by new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, with Washington exerting pressure on Baghdad to ensure the factions turn in their weapons.
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Putin’s invasion of Ukraine was not a new way of exerting and expanding power.
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The measure applied to local, state and federal law enforcement officers, but Thursday’s injunction blocked Philadelphia from enforcing it against federal officers.
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That means connecting identity decisions to data sensitivity and enforcing least privilege based on both role and the data being accessed.
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Evidence pertaining to the Fire Department’s response was not permitted at the trial.
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That governing body doesn’t have an official policy pertaining to matters of climate.
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The Athletics beat the Dodgers 7-1 on Wednesday night, giving the West Sacramento team its only win of the series with the Dodgers, winners of the past two World Series, failing to secure a three-game sweep.
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Another prohibits giving lectures in public parks without city permission.
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“Applying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applying. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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