in force

phrase

1

: in great numbers

picnickers were out in force

2

: valid, operative

the ban remains in force

Examples of in force in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Permanent life insurance, such as whole or universal life, is designed to provide lifelong coverage as long as the policy remains in force. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Tokyo has held firm, refusing to walk back Takaichi’s statement; the restrictions remain in force, and Japan’s mineral stockpiles are dwindling. — Theodore Bunzel, Foreign Affairs, 2 Nov. 2026

Democrats had a wave of intense enthusiasm from vote-by-mail totals, but Republicans have been showing up in force at early voting sites. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

Italian police were out in force again Friday with riot brigades, drones and helicopters visible in the skies above the Rome protest. — Richard Engel, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for in force

• concourse
• divorce
• endorse
• enforce
• indorse
• midcourse
• outsource
• perforce
• racehorse
• remorse
• seahorse
• workforce