as in to enforce
to carry out effectively
implemented the evacuation plan without a hitch
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as in tool
an article intended for use in work
gardening implements such as hoes, spades, and pruners
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Recent Examples of implement
Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Indeed, America’s adversaries, such as China, Russia, and Iran, as well as its allies, such as the United Kingdom and South Korea, are all exploring or implementing terrestrial backups for their GPS infrastructure.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2025
Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 30 July 2025
Satellite and other mapping images suggest the structure, which replaced an area of farm implements near the corner of County Roads 23 and 86A, was built around the same time.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2025
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The population has been implemented over several presidencies through a strategy to reduce and eventually eliminate the Christian identity of half of the population all over Nigeria.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Indeed, America’s adversaries, such as China, Russia, and Iran, as well as its allies, such as the United Kingdom and South Korea, are all exploring or implementing terrestrial backups for their GPS infrastructure.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
Speed limits for implements of husbandry raised The maximum speed limit for implements of husbandry will be increased from 30 to 35 mph.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 30 July 2025
Satellite and other mapping images suggest the structure, which replaced an area of farm implements near the corner of County Roads 23 and 86A, was built around the same time.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2025
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About 55% of Americans say the federal government should enforce the separation of church and state, according to a Pew Research Center survey.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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Under a pending agreement with ICE, the Guard's role enforcing immigration laws could expand to providing additional military personnel to be trained by ICE and deputized into assisting with policing immigration.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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Cisco also partners with groups like its Cisco Disability Action Network to test new tools for accessibility issues and to ensure that a new system works for everyone.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Researchers hope the EpiSwitch® CFS test could soon become a vital diagnostic tool in clinical settings, offering more personalized and effective care for patients.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Towards clinical use The device has shown promising results in preclinical studies and has been patented both in Italy and abroad.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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The brand also introduced the Pixel Tablet in 2023, which acted like a smart display when docked, but this news is the first update about the possibility of a static device in over four years.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Implement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implement. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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