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apply for

VERB

order

Synonyms

STRONGEST

buy call for charge direct hire instruct obtain request require tell warn

STRONG

adjure bid book decree dictate enact engage enjoin ordain prescribe reserve secure

WEAK

call the shots call the signals contract for pull strings rule the roost send away for

Antonyms

STRONG

cancel give up refuse

WEAK

disallow prevent rescind

Example Sentences

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But if you sense a pattern of instability and see some illogical decisions being made, it might be smart to apply for other roles.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

Those who apply for asylum with the agency have entered the U.S. legally, such as on a visa, and are not undocumented.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Team Melli had spent nearly three weeks at a training camp in Antalya, using their time in Turkey to apply for visas to travel to Mexico, Canada and the United States.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

“People are asking me, ‘Can we still apply?,’ and I think the most important thing is, yes, people can still apply for a green card within the United States if they’re eligible.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

“Why don’t you go down to the bank and apply for a teller job?”

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

apply for

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