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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
Now, teacher applications are up 360% since 2023, the majority of applicants being veteran teachers, Herl said.
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Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
The entire repair process of a single broken cup, which ends with the application of the lacquer, takes around three months.
—Maria Yagoda, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
While there’s no official name for this new credit card just yet, travelers who sign up for the early access list by Tuesday, Dec. 31, can earn 500 bonus miles and receive an additional 5,000 miles when applications officially open in 2025.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
The insurance department will start accepting applications from modeling companies Jan. 2 and expects that, after the public review process is completed, some could be approved in the first quarter.
—Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
The entire repair process of a single broken cup, which ends with the application of the lacquer, takes around three months.
—Maria Yagoda, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
While there’s no official name for this new credit card just yet, travelers who sign up for the early access list by Tuesday, Dec. 31, can earn 500 bonus miles and receive an additional 5,000 miles when applications officially open in 2025.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
The insurance department will start accepting applications from modeling companies Jan. 2 and expects that, after the public review process is completed, some could be approved in the first quarter.
—Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for application
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In 2022, Biden signed a bill that prohibited the use of TikTok on government devices.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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These included figurative language, literary references, and the use of Easter eggs.Henry Alford, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Juno’s parents were supportive of her vision, and the neighbors offered up usage of their property with joy.Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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Holmes, 31, primarily threw a sinker, slider and sweeper last season, increasing the usage of the sweeper compared to prior seasons.Will Sammon, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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These movies, which are being churned out at a dizzying clip, are mostly exercises in risk aversion.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Superman is a bodyweight exercise that really fires up your posterior chain—a.k.a.Christa Sgobba, SELF, 17 Dec. 2024
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At the height of operations, the Bowyer Gambling business contained at least 700 sports wagering clients, according to federal law enforcement officials, with many of the wagers transmitted offshore through a Costa Rican call center.Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Two more years and she was promoted to vice president of operations.Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Application.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/application. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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