as in applicable
capable of being put to use or account
used some applied psychology to get the teenager to become more responsible
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as in related
to have a relation or connection
does your rule about calling home apply to me as well?
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as in devoted
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 spread
to put a layer of on a surface
apply the ointment liberally
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as in used
to put into action or service
apply the laws of motion to this physics problem
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as in enforced
to carry out effectively
a police officer applying the law
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Recent Examples of applied
Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
Angelica Quiroz, 31, kept her scarf and hat wet and applied sunscreen.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 7 July 2024
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The train’s horn sounded just as brakes were applied and the train cars came to a stop.
—Roger Simmons, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The treatment induces an inflammatory response to the applied area.
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This capability can be applied across various market participants, including loads, generators and even prosumers.
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This Cyber Monday, score a pair for $50 off at select retailers, including Amazon, through December 8; the same discount will be applicable on Amazon from December 16 through 22.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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This promotion is applicable on sailing through May 2027.Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2024
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Each surgeon devoted their career to their portion.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Game and Fish recently devoted an entire division's focus to recreational shooting, which includes archery, competitive shotgun shooting and shooting range development.Arkansas Game and Fish, arkansasonline.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Kaitlyn, who teaches third grade, is already spreading her love of Swift to her young charges.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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With these conditions, wildfires could spread very quickly.Max Golembo, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Featuring 1,200 pieces, the finished product can be used as a beautiful holiday decoration.The View, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recognizing the limitations of traditional ceramics used in watchmaking – namely their propensity to shatter upon impact – the brand set out to create a substance that would offer the aesthetic appeal of ceramic without compromising on resilience.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Benjamin Duke exerted a major influence on his brother’s philanthropic priorities.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The wife of Sheldon Adelson, Israel Hayom's late American financier, also alleges that Sara exerted pressure on her to provide gifts and favorable media coverage.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Plus, public companies are likely worried about more than the Internal Revenue Service enforced tax rules.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sanctions would remain for symbolism but be more leniently enforced.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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These last-minute deals are your last chance to replace any bottles that have seen better days (or snag a useful gift your recipient will use every day in 2025).Sarah Felbin, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
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As a result, sleeping naked may be useful for skin recovery and rejuvenation.2223 8.Cristina Mutchler, Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Officials referred all questions to the sheriff’s department.Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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State election enforcement officials referred another complaint involving Bridgeport’s 2023 Democratic primary for potential criminal prosecution on Wednesday.Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Applied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applied. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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