APPLIED Synonyms: 195 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ə-ˈplīd

Definition of applied

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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applied

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verb

past tense of apply

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 exerted

to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively apply pressure to the area to stop the bleeding

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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

Adjective

Steve Hanke, a professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University, argues the conventional interest-rate story misses the real culprit. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026 As an applied microeconomist, I am often asked how taxes affect economic activity. — Tibor Besedeš, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026

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The free trial associated with this subscription will be appended to the standard duration of access, and the promotion used for this subscription will be applied at the first renewal. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026 Linebacker Rashan Gary had a sack, and finally applied noticeable pressure on a quarterback for the first time with the team. — Mac Engel october 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for applied

Recent Examples of Synonyms for applied

Adjective

Every action has an equal and opposition reaction, a law of physics that’s equally applicable to the realm of politics.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
This strategy could also result in higher survivor benefits, if applicable.

— John Csiszar, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of applicable

Verb

The University of Arizona has suspended activities at its fraternities following persistent reports of misconduct, including assault, hazing and drug and alcohol-related behavior, a university official said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
One study found that, while just under half of hiring managers looked for AI and related tech skills, nearly three quarters (73%) prized critical thinking/problem-solving, and 65% looked for adaptability/learning agility.

— Reynald Fasciaux, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of related

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Homeland Security devoted $20 million to the campaign, which critics say promotes Trump’s political message rather than helping the public access government services.

— Gene Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Reactions, however, ranged from pure fascination and respect for his 12-year project to critics questioning whether Tomlin, who parted ways with the Steelers in January of this year, had devoted too much time to his virtual city.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

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Swells from Isaias are affecting the western and northern portions of the Yucatan Peninsula and will spread northward toward the Gulf Coast on Friday.

— MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Food and drink With half a dozen restaurants spread around the complex, there’s no need to eat the same dish twice.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of spread

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Thousands of people marched through central Brussels in a protest that was largely peaceful, although some scuffles broke out with police, who used tear gas and water cannons in some instances.

— Makini Brice, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
To fix this, researchers used Bayesian hierarchical distance sampling.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of used

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Kyiv's power issues Emergency power cuts were enforced in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, on Thursday due to ongoing Russian air strikes on the country's power grid.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Prosecutors describe the drug trafficking and torture conspiracies as interconnected, asserting that proceeds from corruption and narcotics trafficking helped Maduro and Flores maintain the loyalty of officials who enforced their rule.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of enforced

Adjective

Apple Vision Pro proved particularly useful for judging the scale of sets before physical construction.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
As Japan entered a period of political upheaval in the mid-nineteenth century, criminal gangs became useful in a new way.

— Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026