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
The Trump administration has enacted a series of substantial changes that the NAACP says conflicts with its mission of achieving equity, political rights, and social inclusion for Black Americans and all people of color.
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Kristin Wright, NPR, 17 June 2025
Congress focused on individuals, not groups, in enacting Title VII.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images House Majority Leader Steve Scalise formally introduced legislation to enact President Donald Trump's $9.4 billion rescissions package on Friday, setting up a floor vote as early as Tuesday.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
However, it wasn’t ultimately enacted by the last Congress.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Kristin Wright, NPR, 17 June 2025
Congress focused on individuals, not groups, in enacting Title VII.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images House Majority Leader Steve Scalise formally introduced legislation to enact President Donald Trump's $9.4 billion rescissions package on Friday, setting up a floor vote as early as Tuesday.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
However, it wasn’t ultimately enacted by the last Congress.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enact
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First up is Kristen Doute, who continues to shock me with each passing day as the voice of reason in this cast.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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The War Powers Resolution was passed in 1973 in response to former President Richard Nixon’s overreach in the Vietnam War.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2025
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Since the revolution, citizens have continued to gather to exercise free speech and to debate what constitutes civil liberties and human rights at Faneuil Hall.—
Lisa Meyers McClintick,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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This post does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice, and the author is not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided herein.—
Morgan Simon,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Southern states argued that their rights to legislate independently superseded federal attempts to guarantee civil liberties.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2025
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Bill that threaten to undermine the Government’s careful and consultative approach to legislating on copyright and AI development.—
Philip Salter,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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All told, the text unveiled by the Senate Finance Committee Republicans provides the most comprehensive look yet at changes the GOP senators want to make to the 1,000-page package approved by House Republicans last month.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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The Food and Drug Administration recently approved three new all-natural dyes for manufacturers to use instead.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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Known for her directness and honesty with players, the former Netherlands international makes decisions based on what is best for the team.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Flowering dogwood makes a gorgeous specimen growing one to two feet per year and maturing at 15 to 25 feet tall and wide.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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“Enact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enact. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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