apply (oneself)

verb

Definition of apply (oneself)next
as in to buckle (down)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apply (oneself)
  1. pitch in
  2. dig in
  3. slave
  4. knuckle down
  5. labor
  6. bang away
  7. struggle
Verb
  • Plus, the infotainment screen inside shows G-force, the vehicle's pitch in real time, a compass and torque vectoring.
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The right-handed, two-time American League All Star, has spent his entire career pitching in the Cleveland organization.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of pitch in
Verb
  • That pushed the referral deadline to this month and raised questions about whether the deal might proceed after the election, even as Biden dug in.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Asia, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Mace has made headlines in recent weeks for her opposition to transgender women using bathrooms in the Capitol complex that match their gender identity — and has been very vocal on social media about digging in on that stance in face of opposition.
    Emily Brooks, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of dig in
Verb
  • The scholars borrow from critical theory—including a Marxist focus on the alienation of labor and postmodern pessimism—with some going so far as to compare the resorts to slave plantations.
    Richard Feinberg, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2019
  • During the latter half of that period, according to Marques’s review of British consular reports, more than one-third of all slaving vessels that made landfall in Rio de Janeiro did so under an American flag.
    Rafael Vilela, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
Definition of slave
Verb
  • But the actor only ever knuckles down at being loathsome.
    Glenn Kenny, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Chelsea have had to knuckle down to beat United before.
    Jessy Parker Humphreys, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of knuckle down
Verb
  • That became the recurring theme throughout the drive, especially when challenged by the much higher altitudes—the Kia Carnival effortlessly passed laboring trucks (and slow cars).
    Michael Harley, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Intended to help those with disabilities gain employment, the law currently has about 40,000 American workers laboring for half the minimum wage or less, according to the Labor Department.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of labor
Verb
  • As several drummers banged away, Vázquez danced near a table and teammates clapped along to the music, including a spirited effort from Royce Lewis.
    Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
  • One of the roadies came out to bang away on the piano, the notes more felt than heard, part of the noise.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of bang away
Verb
  • Her services are rooted in an experiential understanding of the matter, having served as a high-flying attorney for over two decades and struggling with burnout herself.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • First United will also host a Blue Christmas service for those who are struggling with grief or loss during the holidays at 10 a.m. Dec. 19, in its sanctuary, 439 E. Fifth Ave. Details: 352-383-2005 or mtdorafumc.org.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of struggle
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