1
as in relating
to have a relation or connection
does your rule about calling home apply to me as well?
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as in devoting
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
Sam applied himself to writing thank-you letters to everyone who'd helped sponsor him for the charity walk
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as in spreading
to put a layer of on a surface
apply the ointment liberally
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as in using
to put into action or service
apply the laws of motion to this physics problem
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as in exerting
to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively
apply pressure to the area to stop the bleeding
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as in enforcing
to carry out effectively
a police officer applying the law
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Recent Examples of applying
Sarah Hoffmann Hoffmann after applying the Victoria Beckham Beauty Vast Lash Mascara.
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Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 4 Jan. 2025
Herrick before applying the Ilia Limitless Mascara.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 4 Jan. 2025
Lexi Herrick Herrick after applying the Ilia Limitless Mascara.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 4 Jan. 2025
Law school in Houston After applying to Texas Southern University in Houston, the school dean called him and told him frankly that the school needed to recruit more Latino people to justify its existence with a diverse student body to the state legislature.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Jan. 2025
Club officials say gangs have subjected the club website to sustained cyber attacks, attempted to intimidate club employees, and even tried to infiltrate their ticket office by applying for jobs at Anfield.
—Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Don’t buy into the hype and misinformation about this experience of searching for and applying to college.
—Brennan Barnard, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Telegram and Meta, which operates Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, are currently in the process of applying for a license.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune Asia, 3 Jan. 2025
Annie Blackman applying Innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 36.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 4 Jan. 2025
Herrick before applying the Ilia Limitless Mascara.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 4 Jan. 2025
Lexi Herrick Herrick after applying the Ilia Limitless Mascara.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 4 Jan. 2025
Law school in Houston After applying to Texas Southern University in Houston, the school dean called him and told him frankly that the school needed to recruit more Latino people to justify its existence with a diverse student body to the state legislature.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Jan. 2025
Club officials say gangs have subjected the club website to sustained cyber attacks, attempted to intimidate club employees, and even tried to infiltrate their ticket office by applying for jobs at Anfield.
—Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Don’t buy into the hype and misinformation about this experience of searching for and applying to college.
—Brennan Barnard, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Telegram and Meta, which operates Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, are currently in the process of applying for a license.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune Asia, 3 Jan. 2025
Annie Blackman applying Innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 36.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applying
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The former president embarked on a new phase of his career in public service, devoting his days to peacemaking and humanitarian efforts.Justin Doom, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2024
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Unless the Heat moved off either of them in a separate deal—or as part of a bigger three-team trade—they'd be devoting more than $100 million to three somewhat duplicative guards.Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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The five-day strike began Friday and initially shut down Starbucks locations in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle before spreading to stores across the country to culminate on Christmas Eve.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Travis Scott is spreading holiday cheer in his hometown of Houston!Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Anglerfish ancestors lived on the seafloor and maneuvered around using specialized stout fins, much like their close relatives the batfishes and frogfishes.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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At the core of the company’s operation is the aim of developing the technological skills of all sorts of large organizations using AI.Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Chinese automakers are exerting extraordinary pressure on their competitors in the EV space.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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Will such laws potentially hamper AI advancement and place our country at a disadvantage over others (see my analysis of AI advances as a form of exerting national political power on the world stage, at the link here).Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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One of Carter’s primary motivations in doing so was enforcing the SALT II Treaty and, critically, Carter discussed the shuttle with Brezhnev during the treaty meetings.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
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For Chloe and her coalition partners, this victory is not just about enforcing regulations but also fostering a cultural shift in how sharks and rays are perceived and treated.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Davis’s primary objective was to provide recommendations pertaining to the national speed limit, to keep drivers safe by minimizing speeding and accidents and to save gasoline by ensuring that cars drove at their peak rpm (revolutions per minute).Doug Melville, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Chen’s exit is the latest development pertaining to WBD’s board in recent months.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
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Proud of coming into Week 18 and giving us a chance to compete for the playoffs.Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Ignoring the problem or delaying action can exacerbate the damage, giving hackers more time to exploit your information.Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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That said, Crocs’ management is utilizing its strong profit margins to repurchase shares and reduce debt, having repaid $248 million in debt and spent $326 million on buybacks in 2024 so far, enhancing shareholder value.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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By utilizing customer data, such as browsing and purchase history, gaming marketplaces will be able to deliver personalized recommendations that resonate with customers while driving purchases.Bartosz Skwarczek, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Applying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applying. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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