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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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as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
a knack for selecting the most applicable word
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Brandon Cwalina, a spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, which runs Medicaid in the state, said the state already requires every Medicaid applicant to verify their citizenship or, where applicable, their eligible immigration status.
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Phil Galewitz, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
These recipes are only intended for those who have obtained marijuana legally under applicable federal and state laws.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Per the brand, start by trimming the builder extension (if applicable), then file off the top layer of top coat before soaking with acetone.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 27 Oct. 2025
Furthermore, by leveraging graphene’s unique electrical and surface properties, researchers can design sensors that maintain high accuracy and consistent performance under demanding conditions, paving the way for more dependable, versatile, and widely applicable lithium detection tools.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applicable
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On that note, PESCO-UP is led by VTT, the largest research and technology company and research center in Finland, conducting applied research.—
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Then, Miller placed his hands around her neck and applied pressure, causing the woman to experience difficulty breathing, a court document states.—
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Cold weather-appropriate picks in shearling and suede remain relevant no matter the season.—
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The data can be sorted by legislative districts, school districts and counties to make the findings more relevant to different audiences.—
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The result is a chic, vacation-appropriate alternative that travels beautifully.—
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This is not meant to provide Nix with an excuse, but an appropriate frame of reference.—
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The planner pages include monthly calendar views, weekly spreads, address pages, lined note paper, and useful facts at a glance.—
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When walking the halls this week, don’t ignore the less exciting but useful window washer, bartender, or snowblower.—
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The Mokum variety, a Nantes type, is suitable for container growing since the orange roots are slim and shorter than some of the larger varieties, reaching six-to-eight inches in length.—
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During the land use committee hearing, city property agent Tyler Garland said the five parcels are not suitable for multi-family housing and that no city department expressed interest in using them.—
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The gift is fitting, not just because Farley runs Ford, but his maternal grandfather, Emmet Tracy, was an early Ford employee who built Model T's.—
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Fashion stylist Ashley Dorough recommends styles that fall somewhere between floppy and snugly fitting on your head.—
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Cameron Diaz’s clever accessory is a closet staple — check out even more practical belt bags to shop at Amazon below.—
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The brand makes outerwear that’s luxuriously stylish, but practical, too.—
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Resar said the issue is technique and having a dedicated coach who specializes in tight ends and can teach him proper footwork and hand placement.—
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After not hosting an official ceremony in 2022, the Golden Globes returned to proper form in 2023, with stars showing off jaw-dropping looks on the red carpet.—
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“Applicable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicable. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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