SOFTWARES Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

softwares

noun

plural of software

as in programs

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Recent Examples of softwares Do some tax prep softwares give higher refunds than others? — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026 Thomson’s Between Cuts Substack has been publishing an excellent series breaking down the softwares and tools that go into the creative process. — Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2025

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Noun

In response to what state leaders describe as threats from the federal government, the Minnesota Department of Human Services began the major task of revalidating 5,472 providers across various service programs deemed at high risk for fraud.

— Conor Wight, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Under the new rule, programs designated as professional degrees face federal student loan caps of $200,000, while other graduate programs are capped at $100,000.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026

Definition of programs

Noun

Banks discovered that lounge access drove credit card applications.

— Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 2 July 2026
The open-ear design also allows wearers to remain aware of their surroundings, offering potential benefits for both immersive entertainment and real-world safety applications.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026

Definition of applications

Noun

Large-scale events involve tabletop exercises with law enforcement, fire departments, emergency managers and venue officials running through countless scenarios — evacuations, suspicious packages, drones and crowd surges.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Inside, more than 120 humanoids stand in neat rows, each performing a specific task repeatedly, from sorting packages or changing diapers to scooping popcorn, guided by human trainers with handheld controllers next to them.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

Definition of packages

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