apply
verb (used with object)
to make use of as relevant, suitable, or pertinent.
applies
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present tense formof apply (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The same generally applies to state government offices, but check with your local offices.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
It is one moment, but James applies every tool he has as a super maximalist to it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
But this $26.5 trillion claim was still interesting, because it’s not like that immunity from the law applies to all the lawyers and bankers doing the paperwork for him.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
If he flourishes by the time he applies to college or for a job, the decision to admit or hire will be far less risky.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Like the laws of thermodynamics, the principle applies to nature itself.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
