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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His goal: Follow one person a week to get a better idea of what he wants to do before he applies to colleges next year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
He said the question of whether that preclusion against purges applies to the removal of noncitizens is an issue that is currently before the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
"Applicants must adequately evidence the difficulties they experience whilst walking, this applies to those reapplying for an expiring blue badge as well as first time applications."
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
This also has the benefit of side-stepping the genetic mismatch problem, which applies to the corals, not the symbionts.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Truman is part of Bristol Township, referred to as the lower end of Levittown—a designation that applies both geographically and demographically.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
