as in passing
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 enacting
Obama was enacting the two roles that presidents play.
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Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Test the waters by sharing your plan before enacting it, then go forward with respect for people and outcomes.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Florida’s regular legislative session concluded last week without enacting a potent public records reform bill (CS/HB 437) that the House had approved 111-0.
—Martin Dyckman, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The lack of snow has water providers across the state enacting drought restrictions or preparing to do so.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Murphy's ruling on Monday halted a government memo enacting the new vaccine schedule, and halted the appointments of 13 new ACIP members and all votes taken by them.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Trump has also expressed urgency in enacting the SAVE America Act.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
Catcher Austin Wells ended the game with a three-run home run in the seventh, enacting the World Baseball Classic’s mercy rule which ends the game if a team is winning by 10 runs or more after the seventh inning.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
State officials and policy think tanks are offering income and property tax rebates, raising wages and enacting structural reform, with varying success.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 13 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Test the waters by sharing your plan before enacting it, then go forward with respect for people and outcomes.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Florida’s regular legislative session concluded last week without enacting a potent public records reform bill (CS/HB 437) that the House had approved 111-0.
—Martin Dyckman, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The lack of snow has water providers across the state enacting drought restrictions or preparing to do so.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Murphy's ruling on Monday halted a government memo enacting the new vaccine schedule, and halted the appointments of 13 new ACIP members and all votes taken by them.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Trump has also expressed urgency in enacting the SAVE America Act.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
Catcher Austin Wells ended the game with a three-run home run in the seventh, enacting the World Baseball Classic’s mercy rule which ends the game if a team is winning by 10 runs or more after the seventh inning.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
State officials and policy think tanks are offering income and property tax rebates, raising wages and enacting structural reform, with varying success.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enacting
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In the mid-nineties, as South Korea’s explosive economic growth began to stagnate, President Kim Young-sam’s Administration made a big bet on the culture industries, passing legislation to help enliven the country’s artistic production.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, a lack of Democratic support for weakening the filibuster prevented them from passing that legislation, but Republicans were also vehemently opposed and leaned on arguments about protecting states’ rights.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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As of today, more than 10,000 active Starlink satellites are in space, constituting about two thirds of all satellites that are currently in orbit.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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Moreover, by the end of February our statewide snowpack was only 66% of average for this date, constituting a significant decline from 85% at this time last year.—
Daniel Kolkey,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
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Instead of threatening or legislating credit card issuers, there’s an easier solution.—
Howard Dvorkin,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately, the legislative branch shows little appetite for legislating.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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On Monday, the City Council will look at approving a $181,000 contract for pre-development services.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
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Congress remains deadlocked over approving funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the TSA.—
Philip Marcelo,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The guard’s eyes widened when presented with the concept that the Bulls technically still had a shot at making the playoffs, at least for another game.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Education Department's notices to borrowers beginning Friday will direct them to enroll in a plan and resume making payments as soon as this summer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Enacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enacting. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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