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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 application
The revenue from the fees, according to the legislation, would go toward U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which processes immigration applications like green cards and visas and is already mostly funded by the fees collected with these services.
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 28 May 2025
The interns were selected from nearly 1,000 applications and through partnerships with Cal State Los Angeles, the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting, the NAACP, the Dow Jones News Fund, the American Assn.
—Anh Do, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
On a more serious note, however, the practical applications of the new technology could be wide-ranging, from hands-free night vision for emergency responders and military personnel to detecting secret infrared messages.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2025
As a parent herself, Turner understands the nuances of college applications firsthand.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 28 May 2025
The interns were selected from nearly 1,000 applications and through partnerships with Cal State Los Angeles, the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting, the NAACP, the Dow Jones News Fund, the American Assn.
—Anh Do, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
On a more serious note, however, the practical applications of the new technology could be wide-ranging, from hands-free night vision for emergency responders and military personnel to detecting secret infrared messages.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2025
As a parent herself, Turner understands the nuances of college applications firsthand.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for application
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The Latitude Run Larissa 25-Gallon Wicker Deck Box is 81 percent off during Wayfair’s Memorial Day Sale, and shoppers have found so many uses for it, including as a coffee table, footrest, and even extra seating.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The first assistant director, David Halls, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
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That is why clear AI usage policies at work are so important.—
Lindsay Kohler,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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McDaniels’ playoff usage rate though the first two rounds was the same at 16.3 percent (most role players will see a postseason dip as the stars soak up more minutes and shots), and he’s shot the ball far better, converting 62.7 percent of his 2s in the playoffs.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Pierce & Ward Bar Stool $349 West Elm Pierce and Ward’s collaboration with West Elm is an exercise in thoughtful maximalism, and these matching bar stools add lots of personality to any cocktail hour arrangements.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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The aim was to explore what helps students step out of their comfort zones and what kind of personal insights result from that exercise.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The Trump administration has maintained that terminations are coming from agency heads and insisted Musk hasn't been running DOGE's day-to-day operations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 May 2025
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The Competitive Advantage Of Operational Excellence In Private Equity Private equity operations strategies create value through successful implementation that drives both organizational health and competitive success.—
Jeffrey Bartel,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Application.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/application. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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