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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2
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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3
as in spreading
to put a layer of on a surface
apply the ointment liberally
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4
as in using
to put into action or service
apply the laws of motion to this physics problem
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5
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
The Portuguese coach will be allowed in the dugout for his side’s Europa League quarter-final first leg against Manchester United on Thursday due to the sanction only applying in French competitions.
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Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
After applying, work the alkalizing product into the top 6 inches of soil with a rake, shovel, or tiller, and then deeply water the area to activate the product.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
The screenings will affect people applying for permanent residence status, and foreigners affiliated with educational institutions.
—Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
In other words, the same asset that feels untouchable when trying to borrow from a bank suddenly becomes fully visible when applying for student aid.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Make sure to shake the bottle well before applying because the formula tends to separate slightly.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
The guidance immediately affects people applying for lawful permanent status, foreign student visas and others affiliated with educational institutions, according to the release.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Senator Mark Warner asked Greer about the 10% tariff the Administration was applying to Australia.
—Chuck Jones, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Successfully applying past practices to today’s challenges requires learning about the cultures that put those tools to work effectively for so long, so long ago.
—Ari Caramanica, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
After applying, work the alkalizing product into the top 6 inches of soil with a rake, shovel, or tiller, and then deeply water the area to activate the product.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
The screenings will affect people applying for permanent residence status, and foreigners affiliated with educational institutions.
—Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
In other words, the same asset that feels untouchable when trying to borrow from a bank suddenly becomes fully visible when applying for student aid.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Make sure to shake the bottle well before applying because the formula tends to separate slightly.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
The guidance immediately affects people applying for lawful permanent status, foreign student visas and others affiliated with educational institutions, according to the release.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Senator Mark Warner asked Greer about the 10% tariff the Administration was applying to Australia.
—Chuck Jones, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Successfully applying past practices to today’s challenges requires learning about the cultures that put those tools to work effectively for so long, so long ago.
—Ari Caramanica, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applying
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Season Two didn’t always help itself in that regard, devoting entire installments to Cold Harbor and to the origin of the severance process itself.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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But was that context enough to justify devoting an entire episode — even a relatively compact 38-minute one — to it, this late in a season where the characters the audience is most invested in have now been in limbo for multiple chapters in a row?—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
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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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Center John Michael Schmitz and tackles Andrew Thomas and Joshua Miles were among the teammates to join in spreading the Christmas cheer and hosting the special shopping experiences.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Deadline international team has pooled its thoughts using a pretty loose methodology to define success.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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Related to both is a program of using challenges to solve real-world complex problems.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In contrast, the latter improves profitability by exerting more control.—
Ted Ladd,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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But Democrats generally aren't inclined to let the government shut down, and House Republicans — expected to leave town after the stopgap measure passes — are exerting pressure to avoid a shutdown.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Rather than implementing sweeping bans or heavy-handed restrictions, policymakers should focus on enforcing existing laws, ensuring responsible management, and addressing concerns without punishing an industry that’s so important for Florida’s economy.—
Shaun McCorry,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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Engaging in role-playing scenarios can be an effective way to help individuals practice setting and enforcing boundaries in a safe and supportive environment.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
24 Mar. 2025
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That’s one of many inconsistencies pertaining to size and nutrition.—
Manvir Singh,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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From hashtags pertaining to neurodivergence with millions of followers to neurodiversity consultants giving presentations nationwide, neurodivergent people will not accept erasure.—
Maya Richard-Craven,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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In Denver, Burden could immediately start on the outside opposite Courtland Sutton, giving the team a dynamic receiver duo.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article National City leaders came under fire two years ago for giving themselves $100,000 each to spend annually in their districts.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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