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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
Interested filmmakers and investors are encouraged to consult the guidelines available on the FDC website for detailed eligibility criteria and application procedures.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Many Philly landlords are offering move-in specials, waiving application fees and reducing deposits to attract renters, Zumper's Crystal Chen tells Axios.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Some people fear this technology could have military applications.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
That may not matter in some applications: a mass-market advertising campaign, for example, may not be entirely unique.
—Iese Business School, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Many Philly landlords are offering move-in specials, waiving application fees and reducing deposits to attract renters, Zumper's Crystal Chen tells Axios.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Some people fear this technology could have military applications.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
That may not matter in some applications: a mass-market advertising campaign, for example, may not be entirely unique.
—Iese Business School, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for application
Noun
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This story originally published on Jan. 20, 6:38 a.m., and has since been updated with director Brady Corbet’s response to editor Dávid Jancsó’s comments on the film’s use of AI.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Jan. 2025
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Expert instructors will teach you how to get started, practical uses, tips for effective prompt-writing and mistakes to avoid.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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The analysis revealed that password is both common and persistent in usage.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Right before the elbow injury last year, Giolito had started tweaking some pitch usages and grips to avoid some of the bad results from the previous year.—
Jen McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Regular physical exercise increases blood flow to the brain, promoting new neural connections and reducing cognitive decline risk.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
28 Jan. 2025
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To learn more about how sitting affects the body, and why these exercises are important, read our first piece in the series.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
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The filing includes a discussion of potential risks, including interest rate fluctuations, competition in the real estate market, and regulatory changes that could impact operations.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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Drone sightings were reported in at least six states — New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Ohio — while arrests have been made in connection with drone operations near restricted areas in Massachusetts and California.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Application.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/application. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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