ENACTING Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

enacting

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present participle of enact

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 In 2025, all 50 states saw proposals related to AI introduced, with 38 states enacting some sort of regulation, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. — Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Consider enacting wind barriers to protect your lavender if they’re planted in a spot that will likely experience harsh winds. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 14 Sep. 2026 Tomlin, Fonda and Parton played a trio of secretaries who took revenge on their sexist boss by kidnapping him and enacting changes in the workplace in his name. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The appeal came less than 24 hours after Talwani issued a 14-day temporary restraining order blocking parts of USPS’s new rule enacting new guardrails on mail-in voting in the name of election security. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026 Countries like Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea are rapidly enacting stablecoin legislation, driven by government mandates to leverage these digital assets for local currency benefits and cost efficiencies. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 In addition to managing facilities, his other priorities include enacting policies or resources to ensure students are successful beyond graduation and focusing on student mental health and well-being. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026 Their methods have resulted in 27 states enacting laws and two more implementing state policies that restrict or ban transgender youth from participating in school sports consistent with their gender identity. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Data center moratoriums in Charlotte and beyond Yadkin County joins a list of other counties and municipalities around North Carolina enacting data center moratoriums. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026

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The Musée de l’Orangerie is celebrating the centennial of Monet’s passing with an exhibit focusing on his art’s relation with time through about 40 paintings.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Almost a decade later in its Broadway debut, it’s lost none of that, and White’s production — perhaps inevitably given the arc of those passing years — adds sharpness to its cruelties and weight to its grief.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of passing

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In the new report to Congress, the figure for munitions was by far the largest, constituting well over half of all costs.

— Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
First-act setups extend through the majority of the 108-minute runtime, constituting a plotless meander without the aesthetic allure to justify such a languid journey.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

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The White House, much like Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), views the recess as a balancing act between legislating and giving members more time to make their case to constituents.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
In the run-up to November’s midterm elections, potshots at opponents have been coming fast and hard in advertisements and social media, while legislating on Capitol Hill has slowed to a crawl.

— the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of legislating

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The arrest came hours after Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper publicly criticized the state Board of Parole Hearings for approving the man’s release.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Any lender that offers unsolicited financing, guarantees approval or requires money upfront before approving your loan should be considered a red flag.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

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Achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and making America great again can go hand in hand and the two countries can contribute to each other's success, thereby benefiting the wider world.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
But his collaborators helped turn Beck into a cultural product, making videos, shooting photos, providing musical inspiration for samples.

— Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

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