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

Even before the Democratic wave in last week's midterms, sellers were already out in force on worries about how much the neocloud has borrowed to fuel its growth. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026

Critics say that has allowed outdated policies that no longer meet modern societal standards to remain in force in some countries. — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026

American states, cities, and businesses are also expected to show up in force in Antalya, Turkey, the conference’s host city, eager to work with international partners without waiting for federal policy to change. — Laurence Tubiana, Time, 6 Nov. 2026

While layoffs seem par for the course at most tech firms these days, Canva had so far avoided a reduction in force of this scale. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 5 Nov. 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