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as in relates
to have a relation or connection
does your rule about calling home apply to me as well?
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as in devotes
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 spreads
to put a layer of on a surface
apply the ointment liberally
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as in uses
to put into action or service
apply the laws of motion to this physics problem
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as in enforces
to carry out effectively
a police officer applying the law
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Recent Examples of applies
This impressive deal only applies to the six-piece set, which includes five compression packing cubes and one drawstring bag in select colors.
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Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
The mandate also applies to Banner Health’s facilities in California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, and Wyoming.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
The same applies for Friday night’s Peach Bowl, as the battle between the first two quarterbacks who’ll get picked in the NFL draft will contend with more skating trials (this time on NBC) and a pair of Unrivaled games on TNT/truTV.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Teachers and other mandatory reporters — the legal requirement to report applies to a wide range of professionals — do not need to have proof of abuse to bring forward their suspicions, Villafuerte said.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
The policy applies to all B1 and B2 visas, which are for business, tourism, or a combination of both and are typically valid for six months to a year.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
This also applies to snowplows driving alongside one another.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Despite that order, the provision to step out of the way of moving cars never made it into the use-of-force policy that applies to ICE.
—Ben Jones, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
This warning applies to Kingfisher, Lincoln, Oklahoma, Noble, Cleveland, Logan, Payne, Canadian, and McClain counties.
—Brandi D. Addison, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applies
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Meanwhile, the omniscient, just-the-facts-ma’am narration relates the days and times and events with an efficiency that speaks to us of the unstoppable nature of fate.—
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The Fund has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the SEC for the offering to which this communication relates.—
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California devotes $108 billion annually to health and human services, supplemented by $124 billion in federal funding.—
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Instead, the movie devotes itself to weighing the cost of Jake’s arrival on Pandora, and his transformation into a member of its native species.—
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That's how informality spreads, and productivity dies.—
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Measles symptoms can appear between seven and 21 days after exposure and may include high fever, cough, runny nose, red watery eyes, white spots inside the mouth and a red blotchy rash that typically starts on the face and spreads downward.—
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Unlike bipedal humanoids, the Onero H1 uses a wheeled base paired with articulated arms, prioritizing stability and dexterity over walking.—
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Utah is the first state to more formally test how well AI can assess medical situations through a partnership with health-tech startup Doctronic that uses AI to prescribe refills for patients with chronic conditions, Politico reported.—
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My agonizing over a coin toss illustrates the basic distortion that gambling exerts on spectating.—
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The team also uncovered how CISTR-ACT exerts its influence.—
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In Kansas City, the city’s health department enforces the food code, while in Kansas, the state’s Department of Agriculture handles inspections.—
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The Sirius Dog Sled Patrol, an elite Danish naval unit that conducts long-range reconnaissance and enforces Danish sovereignty in the Arctic wilderness, is also stationed in Greenland.—
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The second innovation pertains to how the chips are powered.—
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Also unclear is whether the disagreement pertains only to the ratio of subscriber to non-subscriber streams, or whether YouTube also disputes what Billboard counts as an on-demand stream.—
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That gives the car a one-to-one power-to-weight ratio, a figure usually reserved for modern hypercars.—
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Using music for change, a pair of winners gives children a voice through songwriting.—
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“Applies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applies. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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