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enact

verb

i-ˈnakt How to pronounce enact (audio)
Definition of enactnext
as in to pass
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action Congress enacts all laws relating to foreign trade and immigration

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Recent Examples of enact Palm Beach County has become the latest local government in Florida to enact a one-year freeze on data center projects — giving local officials time to study their community impact and put any necessary rules in place. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 Trump met with her last night as Washington maintains political pressure on Venezuela to enact reforms. — Adrienne Vogt, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026 As of July 2026, the National Apartment Association reported that 28 states had enacted laws addressing squatting. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 The partnership was signed before two key pieces of state legislation were enacted. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enact
  1. pass
  2. constitute
  3. legislate
  4. approve
  5. make
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  • The Musée de l’Orangerie is celebrating the centennial of Monet’s passing with an exhibit focusing on his art’s relation with time through about 40 paintings.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Heinrich sought to pass his own bill to force data centers to shoulder the costs of upgrading the electric grid, which Republicans blocked.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of pass
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  • Disclosing information that constitutes an abuse of authority or other gross misconduct is legally protected, with only narrow exceptions—classified and grand-jury information can’t be revealed, for example.
    — Eyal Press, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • His attorneys have instead argued the prosecution failed to prove the money constituted a bribe, saying White never intended to use his office to deliver contracts sought by Kamara.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of constitute
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  • Plus, Congress has a very small window to legislate before the end of the year.
    — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Those ideas can’t be legislated into existence, yet institutions, social movements, customs, and habits can shape them over time.
    — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of legislate
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  • But the Missouri Supreme Court said it could not be used again unless approved by voters in a November referendum.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Alaska’s congressional delegation and state officials supported bringing the ceremony to the state, while then-Secretary of the Navy John Phelan approved Whittier as the location in March.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of approve
Verb
  • Luckily, Amazon’s fitness section is loaded with clever devices to make home workouts fun, engaging, and a little sweaty.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Niu Jianrong, an experienced TV and film director, made his debut as a lead actor in the film.
    — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
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“Enact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enact. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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