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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
But in a letter in June 2024 opposing Mr. Peltier’s parole application, Christopher A. Wray, then the F.B.I. director, noted that Mr. Peltier had repeatedly lost in court on several issues, such as his attempts to downplay ballistics evidence tying him to the killings.
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Tailyr Irvine, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Those minerals have applications in everything from capacitors in electronic devices to the brakes on jet aircraft.
—Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
The disruption has rendered online gaming services, digital stores, and multimedia applications inaccessible to PlayStation users worldwide.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
Its high-power-density motor drivers suggest potential industrial applications, while its design invites further exploration into the differences between robotic and biological mobility.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
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Tailyr Irvine, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Those minerals have applications in everything from capacitors in electronic devices to the brakes on jet aircraft.
—Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
The disruption has rendered online gaming services, digital stores, and multimedia applications inaccessible to PlayStation users worldwide.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
Its high-power-density motor drivers suggest potential industrial applications, while its design invites further exploration into the differences between robotic and biological mobility.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for application
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To get Taiwan’s reserve force to its necessary size and readiness, the Trump administration should press Taipei to require two full years of more intense instruction and limit the use of deferments.—
Jennifer Kavanagh,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Enclaves should be located conveniently throughout the office or near individual work spaces to allow for spontaneous use without requiring formal scheduling.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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As for the creators that want their work to be fairly compensated for their efforts, their hope will likely be for an industry that moves towards a more structured approach to content usage for AI training.—
Esat Dedezade,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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More usage could also be coming his way if OKC decides to start resting their stars more frequently.—
Eric Wong,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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The home-listing website listed viable breeds based on size and ranked them based on cleanliness, barking, if the dog can be alone, exercise needs and friendliness to strangers.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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This exercise forces you to distill your vision down to its core essence.—
Courtne Marland,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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DeJoy developed a 10-year plan in 2021 called Delivering for America to modernize operations and stem losses, after years of financial trouble, USA TODAY said.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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But the once common idea that the best Texas barbecue comes from long-running small-town operations is increasingly obsolete.—
Rachel Monroe,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Application.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/application. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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