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Recent Examples of apps
Why singles are ditching dating apps Dating app fatigue is measurable.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Similarly, nudifying apps that manage to skirt reviews and appear in Google and Apple app stores despite violating terms could draw legal attention.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
The apps and websites can only be accessed again once the user opens the Brick app and taps the phone back on the little grey box.
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
Despite running on an iPhone chip, the Neo can download apps from any source—not just the App Store—and any app that a Mac is compatible with, so is the Neo.
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PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
The controls also let users put a blanket restriction on certain categories of apps, such as social, games or entertainment or zero in on a specific app, by limiting the time that can be spent on it.
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ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
ICEBlock and similar apps have been available on Apple’s app store since the spring.
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Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Rather than simply reflecting pre-existing social and romantic struggles, dating apps can also intensify these difficulties through dating app burnout — a cycle of disappointment, rejection and emotional exhaustion.
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Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Similarly, nudifying apps that manage to skirt reviews and appear in Google and Apple app stores despite violating terms could draw legal attention.
—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
The apps and websites can only be accessed again once the user opens the Brick app and taps the phone back on the little grey box.
—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
Despite running on an iPhone chip, the Neo can download apps from any source—not just the App Store—and any app that a Mac is compatible with, so is the Neo.
—
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
The controls also let users put a blanket restriction on certain categories of apps, such as social, games or entertainment or zero in on a specific app, by limiting the time that can be spent on it.
—
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
ICEBlock and similar apps have been available on Apple’s app store since the spring.
—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Rather than simply reflecting pre-existing social and romantic struggles, dating apps can also intensify these difficulties through dating app burnout — a cycle of disappointment, rejection and emotional exhaustion.
—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apps
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SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites.
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For libations, days are well spent by the swim-up Tlaquepaque Bar and the lobby’s Flora Bar offers inventive cocktails inspired by botanicals.
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They can be eaten in so many ways, from marinated or raw in salads, to cold appetizers or in sandwiches.
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From burgers and sandwiches to cocktails and appetizers, menu prices have climbed steadily over the past few years — and the increases aren’t just in people’s heads.
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But this is the first time all three were voted as starters, with Boston also getting that honor in 2023 and 2025, while Clark has been a starter the last two years.
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With most starters sitting out the preseason opener and Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel dealing with hamstring injuries, Stefanski turned to Sanders as the starter and primary option Friday night.
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It’s recommended to get magnesium through natural foods instead of supplements because natural food provides additional nutrients, including fiber, with numerous health benefits.
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The shipment includes emergency health kits for urgent medical care, including supplies for safe births, newborn care, disease prevention and treatment, according to the United Nations.
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At donation centers across Miami-Dade County, members of the Venezuelan community are collecting supplies for victims while anxiously waiting for news from home.
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Stick with finger foods that do not require utensils and will not smudge cards or game boards.
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Importer Wilson Daniel curates a lineup of exclusive wines like Gaja, Dal Forno Romano, Biondi Santi and more to pair with appetizers and finger foods.
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“Apps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apps. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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