APPLIES (ONESELF) Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

applies (oneself)

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present tense third-person singular of apply (oneself)

as in hammers (away)

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Angels starter Ryan Johnson managed to give up one run in five innings despite issuing four of his five walks and throwing 60 of his 88 pitches in the first two innings.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Starting with the bottom of the Athletics’ order, Bradley struck out three batters on nine pitches in the fifth inning.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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