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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
Google on Monday announced new generative AI capabilities in its platform Vertex AI Search for health care, which allows developers to train, tune and deploy different AI models and applications.
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Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
Of his beneficiaries, 43 are currently in the United States, and at least nine have pending applications for asylum, Temporary Protected Status or other immigration measures that are on pause due to the administration’s policies.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
During his tenure, City Hall launched an online child care application system known as MyCity and dramatically reduced copays for the lowest income families.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
The United States is too dependent on non-domestic sources for key materials and minerals critical for high-tech applications and use in a wide range of industries.
—Deborah Wince-Smith, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
Of his beneficiaries, 43 are currently in the United States, and at least nine have pending applications for asylum, Temporary Protected Status or other immigration measures that are on pause due to the administration’s policies.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
During his tenure, City Hall launched an online child care application system known as MyCity and dramatically reduced copays for the lowest income families.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
The United States is too dependent on non-domestic sources for key materials and minerals critical for high-tech applications and use in a wide range of industries.
—Deborah Wince-Smith, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for application
Noun
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And Crystal Care Tips Experts across the board agree that regular use is the best way to keep delicate pieces clean and in the best condition.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Caregivers and family members, meanwhile, are able to change channels, drop in for a video chat, send messages, and monitor TV usage and other physical activity.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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Original packaging often contains important details like expiration dates, ingredients, and usage or cooking instructions, which can be lost if the product is decanted.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Use Virtual Team-Building Activities To Encourage Bonding One effective exercise a leader can implement is organizing virtual team-building activities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Summary There's no doubt about it: cardio exercise is good for your health.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2025
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Spirit Airlines, the only U.S.-based carrier that connected Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport with Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haïtien’s Hugo Chavez International Airport, also suspended all of its Haiti flight operations.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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This demand — for flights of 500 km and under — is currently serviced by small turbo propeller aircraft with nearly 15,000 currently in operation.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Application.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/application. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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