enact

verb

i-ˈnakt How to pronounce enact (audio)
Definition of enactnext
as in to pass
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action Congress enacts all laws relating to foreign trade and immigration

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Recent Examples of enact If history is any guide, 18 months is truly a short period of time, in terms of Russian diplomatic schedules, to enact any sort of deal. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026 Three things rise to the surface, and each is hard to enact in the companies Slok is describing. — Adam Dumey, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026 City officials began working on ordinances to enact the controls several months ago as complaints from residents mounted. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 But federal legislation enacted in 2025 threatens that access. — Lisette Islas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enact
  1. pass
  2. constitute
  3. legislate
  4. approve
  5. make
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  • Trade watchers are waiting for Tuesday’s elections to pass to ascertain whether a US-Canada deal is actually imminent.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The crash took place on a main road that passes a strip mall where many local businesses are now closed until further notice.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of pass
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  • There also may be limits to what constitutes a covered cancellation, delay, or interruption.
    — Aly J Yale, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The ordinance also authorizes administrative fines of up to $1,000 for each violation and provides that each catalytic converter unlawfully possessed may constitute a separate misdemeanor charge.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of constitute
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  • Congress has some license to legislate in matters relating to national elections, but notably absent from Section 4 is any role for the executive branch to play.
    — John E. Jones III, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Offensive players get a win with the emphasis on defensive flopping while the defense is supposed to get the advantage if referees are legislating off-arm push-offs out of the game.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of legislate
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  • Florida voters who approved the amendment did so despite a large coalition opposing it, including Florida sheriffs, law enforcement officers, firefighters and more.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Maryland voters approved a constitutional amendment to change rules for congressional redistricting, allowing Democratic state leaders to redraw districts ahead of the 2028 election.
    — Benjamin Swasey, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of approve
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  • Though noteworthy, polling suggests Latino voters care more about results than his history-making win.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Plus, most rooms have a recycling bin in addition to a trash bin in the larger kitchenettes and the custom mattresses are eco-friendly, US made, and toxin-free.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
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“Enact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enact. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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