ENFORCE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

enforce

verb

in-ˈfȯrs

Definition of enforce

as in to implement

to carry out effectively the duty of the police is to enforce the law

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Recent Examples of enforce Good luck enforcing Potemkin guarantees from hyperscalers or arguing that local protests excuse a construction delay that blew a hole in the financing. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Although the regime has retreated from enforcing compulsory veiling, the opposition movement has continued to radicalize. — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026 The agency said Superintendent Chris Reykdal would continue enforcing state law allowing students to compete consistent with their gender identity. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 That approach, known as enforcement discretion, allows the FDA to selectively choose to not enforce some of its own regulations. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enforce

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At the same time, luxury stands to gain the most from digital product infrastructure if it’s implemented strategically, Skrami said.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
The police department has since implemented a new system to prioritize the completion of its disciplinary process before an officer can retire, Mamdani said Monday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

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The approach applies manufacturing practices to research and development, allowing engineers and machinists to modify components and processes quickly as designs evolve.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Al Hassan wants renewal to happen automatically without needing to apply.

— Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026

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