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
Drivers from out of state applying for a California license must pass the knowledge test or take the eLearning course, a no-fail option in which the applicant watches a video and answers questions.
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Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Another resident, Andrew Becker, suggested the city be more ambitious and bold by applying for federal grants for electric vehicle charging stations along the corridor.
—Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Schlais said his sister had earned an undergraduate degree in art from the University of Minnesota and was applying to graduate school.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Then, ask me to name a current goal and guide me through applying this system to it.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The final step is applying a glossy topcoat to seal the art.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
Africa has a thriving AI industry, with developers applying the technology in incredibly creative, groundbreaking ways to solve specific local challenges – with healthcare a particular focus.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
However, applying them to the migration of applications is much more complicated.
—Mike Waas, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Tommy suggests applying setting spray in a zig-zag motion, starting on the forehead and moving down to the chin.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Another resident, Andrew Becker, suggested the city be more ambitious and bold by applying for federal grants for electric vehicle charging stations along the corridor.
—Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Schlais said his sister had earned an undergraduate degree in art from the University of Minnesota and was applying to graduate school.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Then, ask me to name a current goal and guide me through applying this system to it.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The final step is applying a glossy topcoat to seal the art.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
Africa has a thriving AI industry, with developers applying the technology in incredibly creative, groundbreaking ways to solve specific local challenges – with healthcare a particular focus.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
However, applying them to the migration of applications is much more complicated.
—Mike Waas, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Tommy suggests applying setting spray in a zig-zag motion, starting on the forehead and moving down to the chin.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applying
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But devoting some of those lands to solar energy would lessen the ever-deadlier heat waves, fires and storms of the climate crisis.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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With Americans devoting extra time to caring for loved ones, benefits such as health insurance, paid leave and extensive sick leave can be a deal breaker for working professionals.Michael Timmes, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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The state suspended her license because of a failure to meet standards of care while treating Covid patients and spreading vaccine misinformation; Children’s Health Defense livestreamed the proceedings.Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Changes to data privacy Grok, X’s AI chatbot, has already been embroiled in controversy, from spreading false information about the 2024 election to generating violent, graphic fake images of famous politicians.Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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The committee, using information from the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System, estimated four families would be eligible for the new benefit each year.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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These scouts also pioneered using ghillie suits as battlefield camouflage (another common piece of gear for modern snipers).Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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The muscles associated with this apparatus are capable of exerting extreme forces and adapted for low fatigue, supporting the production loud sound pulses over long intervals.Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Larger dogs use more energy than smaller ones, while puppies are constantly exerting energy, according to PetMD.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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Washington — The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Biden administration to continue enforcing, for the time being, a new rule that aims to curb emissions of the greenhouse gas methane from new and existing oil and gas facilities.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Apple has made moves towards bringing more robust sign-in practices to iPhone users with its Passwords app for password and passkey management across devices, and Google has long been a pioneer in the passkey adoption field as well as enforcing stricter password rules for users.Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Indeed, 93% of apparel companies included in the benchmark did not disclose information pertaining to how much has been spent on lobbying.Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The case had a historic impact on issues pertaining to racial divisions and domestic violence in American culture.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
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While most tech companies have access to vast amounts of your personal information, Unplugged counters this by blocking trackers and giving you control over app permissions, such as location, camera, and WiFi access.Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Allen Media Group, the owner of TV’s Weather Channel and 27 TV stations, is putting Nielsen in a closer embrace after giving the measurement giant a colder shoulder last year.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Space Technology The space technology industry lags in AI adoption, particularly in utilizing satellite imagery.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The plunges into a realm where feelings are intense, utilizing music as the supreme medium to convey the sorrow and longing that accompany heartbreak.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Applying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applying. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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