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

The project is part of Habitat for Humanity's broader effort to expand affordable homeownership opportunities across the metro area while giving students hands-on experience in construction and applied math. — Justin Adams, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Along with theology, that list now includes applied psychology, pharmaceutical sciences and others. — ABC News, 29 June 2026

Verb

The policy is particularly irrational when applied to bicyclists and pedestrians. — Jeffrey T. Donner, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026 Here are five laws from the book, applied to your business, to take you to the next level without working harder. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for applied

Recent Examples of Synonyms for applied

Adjective

The update, applicable to all Google Workspace and personal Gmail accounts, aims to enhance user awareness and prevent inadvertent information disclosures, safeguarding sensitive communications.

— Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
If so, please provide it and explain the applicable criteria.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of applicable

Verb

Founded in Israel, the company positions itself around space-resilient computing systems, including onboard processing, storage and communications-related capabilities.

— Ben Topor, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
While drug overdose deaths have dropped in recent years, alcohol- and drug-related disorders still kill more than 250,000 people every year.

— Brian Mann, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of related

Verb

Rather than scrutinize both actions, prominent voices within WNBA media devoted their energy to explaining her conduct.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
With the accompanying string of tropical nights, state media has devoted unusual attention to the hottest weeks of the year, known locally as sambok, or the dog days of summer.

— Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of devoted

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Biolyz used the money to build a third lab in England, adding to facilities in Germany and Austria.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026
However, consuming large amounts—such as those used in studies where up to 1/2 cup was consumed daily—can start to weaken and damage tooth enamel.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of used

Verb

But atmospheric drag intensified by solar activity exerted its forces on the observatory.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa, the big three of the three hundred–plus ethnicities that made up the national character, exerted their outsized influence in the shattering wave of military coups that preceded and followed the brutal civil war.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of exerted

Verb

The judgment, where the boundaries go, which way the arrows point, what must stay changeable and what gets enforced rather than hoped, stays human.

— Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Her text prompt still went through MiniMax’s servers, meaning Moore’s video suggests that copyright safeguards are not being properly enforced.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of enforced

Adjective

Toilet seats designed for American Standard models can also have some useful features, such as a slow-close function that protects the bowl from damage.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
His shoot-first mindset adds a useful dimension to Tottenham’s attack, particularly when lining up alongside Dominic Solanke, a natural facilitator, and Kudus, who was Tottenham’s primary creative outlet in the frontline before his injury.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

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