apply
verb (used with object)
to make use of as relevant, suitable, or pertinent.
applying
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present participleof apply.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Successfully applying transmission strings to WASP-17b demonstrates that the technique could be used to study the atmospheres of many other exoplanets.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Initially refusing Medicare and applying later, or canceling and reapplying, triggers a late-enrollment penalty.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Now, he’s going to be applying for British citizenship, a change that could alter his comedic perspective.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
"Employers want you to put your absolute best into the application, but if I'm applying for 10 to 20 jobs in a day, the reality is you can't do that."
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
“I’m sure this is not the proper protocol for applying for a position, but I figured why not. Here is my resume as well as my references. I have several years of secretarial experience.”
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
