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

The commitments, which come into effect once the transaction completes and will remain in force for five years, will ensure that 5 News’ editorial direction remains entirely separate from CBS News and CNN International. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

Cops were spotted out in force giving out $190 traffic tickets to cyclists blowing red lights or riding in the bus lane — just hours after the fatal crash. — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026

Impacts of staff cuts Fort Worth ISD’s Board of Managers voted to enact a sweeping reduction in force to hundreds of positions across the district as part of its restructuring plan and to shave off areas of its budget. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026

The order, though not a formal regulation change, will remain in force for five years. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 17 Sep. 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