ENFORCING Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

enforcing

verb

present participle of enforce

as in implementing

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

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Recent Examples of enforcing The Court was right to enjoin the White House from enforcing this 'unconstitutional ban on the free press' for the foreseeable future. — Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026 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 In the suit, Paredes is requesting a bench trial and is asking for a temporary injunction to stop the city from enforcing its ban until after a trial has been conducted. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026 The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals permanently barred California from enforcing a state law that required federal immigration agents to display identification while on duty. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Haddad said the main issue surrounds whether the system is enforcing standards and holding people accountable in such investigations. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026 In fact, the Skrmetti decision cleared the way for the roughly two dozen states with similar bans to keep enforcing them. — Rachel Rebouché, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026

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Tonight, the district is pointing to this language that references developing or implementing activities that reference gender identity.

— Erin Jones, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
The contractors who start building this visibility now, ahead of the implementing regulations, will be negotiating from a position of readiness when enforcement begins.

— Yardley Pohl, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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Available pre-mixed in tubs, thinset is the standard material for applying—and reapplying—tile to walls or floors.

— Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Oct. 2026
Only one parent called to vent about the university’s response to the lawsuit, but her son was still planning on applying early decision.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

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