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
Nurrenbern pointed specifically at the fact that Missouri legislators have barred city leaders from enacting stricter gun regulations, including how firearms are purchased and transferred.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Rocky was the inspiration of Illinois enacting the Rocky Law, which required high school districts in the state to provide insurance of up to $3 million for catastrophic injuries.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Hiding in plain sight Pennsylvania, like many northern states, responded to the Declaration of Independence’s rhetorical commitment to liberty by enacting a gradual emancipation law.
—Carolyn Zola, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
Congress reacts in the summer of 1866 by enacting the Fourteenth Amendment in Congress.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
In 1983, Congress avoided the looming across-the-board benefit reductions by enacting changes to the program to extend its solvency.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Thanks to more states enacting cottage laws, which allow cooks and bakers to legally sell goods from their homes directly to consumers, people have easier access to opening a bakery of their own.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
In his 2022 Senate race, the Allegheny County Democrat campaigned to eliminate the filibuster, criticizing several then-Democrats who voted with Republicans to delay progressives from enacting legislation.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The council is responsible for adopting the city budget, approving contracts, enacting local laws and representing residents on issues ranging from housing and homelessness to public safety and economic development.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Rocky was the inspiration of Illinois enacting the Rocky Law, which required high school districts in the state to provide insurance of up to $3 million for catastrophic injuries.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Hiding in plain sight Pennsylvania, like many northern states, responded to the Declaration of Independence’s rhetorical commitment to liberty by enacting a gradual emancipation law.
—Carolyn Zola, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
Congress reacts in the summer of 1866 by enacting the Fourteenth Amendment in Congress.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
In 1983, Congress avoided the looming across-the-board benefit reductions by enacting changes to the program to extend its solvency.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Thanks to more states enacting cottage laws, which allow cooks and bakers to legally sell goods from their homes directly to consumers, people have easier access to opening a bakery of their own.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
In his 2022 Senate race, the Allegheny County Democrat campaigned to eliminate the filibuster, criticizing several then-Democrats who voted with Republicans to delay progressives from enacting legislation.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The council is responsible for adopting the city budget, approving contracts, enacting local laws and representing residents on issues ranging from housing and homelessness to public safety and economic development.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enacting
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No matter how many times Trump posts about it, passing more voter ID laws and lowering the Senate's voting threshold seem to be dead-on-arrival propositions.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Taurasi finishes with 7,494 points, passing Tina Thompson’s mark of 7,488.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Verb
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In some world models, the element of time is integral, constituting a fourth dimension.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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However, despite constituting only about 2 percent of body mass, the human brain is proportionally heavier than that of most other mammals.—
Manjishtha Bhattacharyya,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
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One year ago today, New York signed the Fashion Workers Act into law, legislating access to workplace protection for models, and enforcing tighter regulation policies for the management companies that represent them.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
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Congress isn't legislating these days.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Still, even with the Justice Department approving the WBD merger late last week without any concessions, the Paramount Skydance’s CEO’s happy face masked some spikey obstacles to the merger from overseas and in state houses over Ellison’s strategic bear hug with the ex-Apprentice host.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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The judge also ruled that the board had acted unlawfully in approving a two-year closure of the institution for renovations.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Thinking of spending or making money?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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“Enacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enacting. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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