as in passed
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 enacted
The bipartisan National Commission studied the problem and recommended reforms that were ultimately enacted in 1983.
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Martha Shedden, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
So far, none of the steps have garnered enough support from member states to be enacted.
—April 21, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Maryland has enacted a nearly identical law.
—Jeffrey S. Trimbath, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
Braun enacted the holiday via emergency declaration — an unusual step — but one that delivers immediate relief at the pump.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Trump’s order calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to direct at least $50 million to states that have enacted or are developing programs to advance psychedelic drugs for serious mental illness.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Trump's order calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to direct at least $50 million to states that have enacted or are developing programs to advance psychedelic drugs for serious mental illness.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
David Paterson and Andrew Cuomo, aided by Mayor Mike Bloomberg, enacted successive reforms culminating in Tier 6 in 2012.
—Daniel Disalvo, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
The effort was pushed for months by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s left-wing coalition government and represents the most sweeping amnesty enacted by a European Union country.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 Apr. 2026
Martha Shedden, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
So far, none of the steps have garnered enough support from member states to be enacted.
—April 21, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Maryland has enacted a nearly identical law.
—Jeffrey S. Trimbath, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
Braun enacted the holiday via emergency declaration — an unusual step — but one that delivers immediate relief at the pump.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Trump’s order calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to direct at least $50 million to states that have enacted or are developing programs to advance psychedelic drugs for serious mental illness.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Trump's order calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to direct at least $50 million to states that have enacted or are developing programs to advance psychedelic drugs for serious mental illness.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
David Paterson and Andrew Cuomo, aided by Mayor Mike Bloomberg, enacted successive reforms culminating in Tier 6 in 2012.
—Daniel Disalvo, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
The effort was pushed for months by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s left-wing coalition government and represents the most sweeping amnesty enacted by a European Union country.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enacted
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That's because many companies passed through their cost increases, raising the overall level of consumer prices.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Podgorski said the resident alleged that the individual was in front of his window facing outward and was masturbating as pedestrians passed the residence.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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The conduct constituted animal mistreatment, the prosecutor found.—
Quinn Clark,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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The complaint states that the anticipated participation of Messi constituted a material term of the agreements, forming a central component of the contracts and directly tied to the commercial viability of the matches.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Polish Remover Wipes are TSA-approved and great for travel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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After his 2022 bankruptcy petition was approved, Gurliacci rejoined the work force, hopping to six Georgia law enforcement agencies within three years, each time resigning before moving on, records obtained by AP show.—
Ryan J. Foley,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Enacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enacted. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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