ENACT Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

enact

verb

i-ˈnakt

Definition of enact

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 In the next three years, 46 states enacted laws that allowed paramedics to practice emergency medicine. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026 The Portuguese government went on to enact a range of measures to prevent and contain wildfires. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 The new law comes as other states have enacted sweeping age verification rules for adult websites, such as Texas, which passed similar legislation in 2023. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 All are relatively obvious solutions that were just waiting for our leaders to have the drive to enact them. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for enact

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San Luis Obispo passed from Spanish to Mexican rule after Mexico’s independence in 1821, and to American hands in 1848.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Still, Donovan said that the accomplishment of passing bipartisan housing affordability legislation with an overwhelming majority shouldn’t be downplayed.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of pass

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The Vatican said the consecrations, carried out without the pope’s approval and therefore in conflict with Catholic law, constituted a schismatic act that severed the society’s communion with Rome.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
The concern arises when logistics constitutes the entirety of the exchange.

— Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of constitute

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The board unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Hilda Solis, directing county attorneys to send a letter to Lineage Logistics outlining a list of demands and requirements, and asking that the company respond within 48 hours.

— City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026
For reasons that remain unclear, he was subsequently approved to be moved in with other detainees.

— Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

Definition of approve

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The post also included a sweet selfie with her two younger sons, with Mateo smiling widely and Ciro making a silly face for the camera.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Several eastern European countries, including Russian neighbors Poland, Lithuania and Estonia, have made significant progress toward the goal.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

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