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 ban remains in force, with the Supreme Court scheduled to hear a further appeal early next month. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Those restrictions would be part of the deed and would remain in force for 40 years. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026

The meetings follow the signing at the Toronto International Film Festival of a new Spain-Canada audiovisual co-production treaty replacing the bilateral framework in force since 1985. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

The Royal Family turned out in force to pay their respects and support the Duke of Kent at the funeral, with King Charles III and the Prince and Princess of Wales among those in attendance. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 10 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