1
as in applied
capable of being put to use or account
is that information applicable in this case?
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2
as in relevant
having to do with the matter at hand
that comment isn't applicable to our discussion
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3
as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
a knack for selecting the most applicable word
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Recent Examples of applicable
Credit card debt The most common type of unsecured debt — and the most common debt applicable for debt relief — is credit card debt.
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Victor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2025
Some are more broadly applicable, such as a relic that reduces the Duchess’ skill cooldown timer.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
With that, Nvidia has achieved measurable generational gains in AI performance, which will become more relevant as the technology becomes more applicable to everyday users.
—PCMAG, 19 Feb. 2025
Those searching for catharsis or an applicable remedy to their own heartaches and existential muddles will find only one definitive answer—that no person can ever fully know her own mind.
—Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Victor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2025
Some are more broadly applicable, such as a relic that reduces the Duchess’ skill cooldown timer.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
With that, Nvidia has achieved measurable generational gains in AI performance, which will become more relevant as the technology becomes more applicable to everyday users.
—PCMAG, 19 Feb. 2025
Those searching for catharsis or an applicable remedy to their own heartaches and existential muddles will find only one definitive answer—that no person can ever fully know her own mind.
—Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applicable
Adjective
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While a regional court in Cologne initially recognized four of Birkenstock’s shoe models as works of applied art and granted the company’s orders in 2017, a higher regional court in the city later overturned the orders on appeal in 2022.—
Karen K. Ho,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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In 1994, the applied mathematician Peter Shor was inspired by a recent oracle result to develop a fast quantum algorithm for factoring large numbers—a task whose apparent difficulty underlies the cryptographic systems that keep our online data secure.—
Ben Brubaker,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The key questions to ask are: • Is this directly relevant to our business or customers?—
Starr Million Baker,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Gophers will need to overhaul their roster again this offseason with new players but want to stay relevant by playing as many games possible while juggling the portal.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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His attorney, Sergio De La Pava of the New York County Defender Services, agreed with the prosecution that a mental health exam is an appropriate measure for his client. N.J.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Specifically, private companies pass an employee’s earnings and employment records on a quarterly basis to the appropriate jurisdiction, Stettner said.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One such sub-topic in the world of renewables is wave energy, the production of useful energy from sea and ocean waves.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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But another useful comparison might be the playbook that Musk follows from space programs for his company SpaceX.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This content is not, nor is intended to be, trading or investment advice or a recommendation that any investment product or strategy is suitable for any person.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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This option is suitable for individuals who enjoy the feel of memory foam but are concerned about overheating.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One that lingers, as intended, across the eight subsequent episodes, and gives the final season a fitting framework as a message of hope for the hopeless.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Mar. 2025
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In a way, Rilke’s meditation on dolls might be a fitting analogy for an artist’s experience with her materials.—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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After the Samuel trade, the Niners have roughly $30 million in practical salary cap space.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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The bag’s practical design has an interior center pocket divider with a zipper closure and one interior slip pocket to organize my items while keeping them safe.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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The chairman alleged Sherman colluded with some board members to wrest control by making changes to the board’s composition by appointing two new directors without proper vetting by the nominations committee.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The on and off ramps at Exit 74 on I-95 lack the proper acceleration and deceleration lanes that merge on and off I-95.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Applicable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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