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
While Congress recently took an important step by enacting PBM reform, that alone will not fix the systemic delays and denials facing cancer patients today.
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Alex Mejia Garcia, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
This will be the final meeting between the two sides this season, the last chance for the Stars to enact some revenge.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
One scheme that undermined the agency’s independence was enacted.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
It was initially enacted in Germany and Austria and then spread to 11 other countries.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 7 Mar. 2026
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Alex Mejia Garcia, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
This will be the final meeting between the two sides this season, the last chance for the Stars to enact some revenge.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
One scheme that undermined the agency’s independence was enacted.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
It was initially enacted in Germany and Austria and then spread to 11 other countries.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enact
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The board approved four labor contracts with smaller unions and unanimously passed a resolution seeking to avoid contracts with firms with ties to immigration enforcement.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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His pressure rate numbers are remarkable — even if his sack numbers aren’t — which is great news for a Panthers pass rush that was among the worst in the league last year.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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This column does not constitute legal advice.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Using Kurdish political aspirations as a battering ram against Tehran – without any genuine commitment to Kurdish statehood or autonomy – would, in my opinion, constitute a betrayal.—
John Calabrese,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2026
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The move follows Australia’s decision to become the world’s first country to legislate a social media ban for under-16s, with fines for non-compliant platforms of up to $32 million.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Efforts part of push to legislate ICE The two bills join more than a dozen bills that have been proposed by Democrats to limit federal immigration law enforcement in the state.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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China approved a new set of ethnicity laws that critics say risks further eroding the rights of minorities.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Members voted 4-1 to approve a three-year permit with conditions that set minimum staffing levels, ban the housing of minors and provide for a city oversight committee.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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December through April is Guanacaste’s dry season before the rains begin in mid-May, making spring break prime time for perfect beach weather (80s and sunny).—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Big East’s individual awards are voted on by the conference’s coaches, whose selections are not made public.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Enact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enact. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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