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
Directs independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to resume enacting congressional district maps in 2031.
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Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
The bill was pitched as a post-disaster relief measure, preventing counties hit by hurricanes from enacting moratoriums, raising impact fees or altering land-use rules during recovery.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Missouri Democrats have little ability to prevent Republican lawmakers from enacting a new map.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
However, rather than being the end point in itself, enacting the legislation will now require rulemaking by regulatory agencies that could take several more months and bring on its own set of challenges.
—Owen Tedford, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
With a monster that’s been enacting a reign of terror every 27 years for generations, there’s plenty of Pennywise backstory to sift through.
—Lucy Ford, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
At least eight people have been charged in what the Los Angeles officials have described as a crime ring enacting a string of residential robberies across the city.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2025
When people appear in person to cancel their memberships, the suit alleges that LA Fitness complicates the process by enacting a policy that states only one employee is allowed to process cancellations.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
For example, environmentalists frequently call for lowering meat consumption and enacting livestock taxes to lower global greenhouse gas emissions.
—Kayla Gabehart, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2025
Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
The bill was pitched as a post-disaster relief measure, preventing counties hit by hurricanes from enacting moratoriums, raising impact fees or altering land-use rules during recovery.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Missouri Democrats have little ability to prevent Republican lawmakers from enacting a new map.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
However, rather than being the end point in itself, enacting the legislation will now require rulemaking by regulatory agencies that could take several more months and bring on its own set of challenges.
—Owen Tedford, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
With a monster that’s been enacting a reign of terror every 27 years for generations, there’s plenty of Pennywise backstory to sift through.
—Lucy Ford, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
At least eight people have been charged in what the Los Angeles officials have described as a crime ring enacting a string of residential robberies across the city.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2025
When people appear in person to cancel their memberships, the suit alleges that LA Fitness complicates the process by enacting a policy that states only one employee is allowed to process cancellations.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
For example, environmentalists frequently call for lowering meat consumption and enacting livestock taxes to lower global greenhouse gas emissions.
—Kayla Gabehart, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enacting
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The improvements came in the passing attack, with wideout Javen Nicholas recording a career-best 11 catches for 122 yards, coming just one shy of tying Austin Duke’s program reception record of 12.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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This phenomenon is caused by sunlight passing through the Earth’s ozone layer in the upper atmosphere, Russell said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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The resolution emphasized that Hamas's October 7 attack, while constituting international crimes, does not justify genocide against the broader civilian population of Gaza.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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The former carries a sentence of up to one year in prison and a fine, both of which could be increased if an officer was injured, constituting a felony.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Aug. 2025
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While legislating to force Europeans to only buy new EVs by 2035, its parliamentarians failed to notice only China had the technology to supply them at affordable prices.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Wednesday was the first full day back for members of Congress after an annual monthlong break from legislating.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Without independent, experienced directors, the board has become a rubber stamp, approving misaligned compensation packages and tolerating underwhelming strategies while shareholders and franchisees shoulder the consequences.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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What was supposed to happen When there isn't a zealous anti-vaccine activist personally directing federal vaccine policy, US health agencies have a thorough, transparent protocol for approving and recommending vaccinations.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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After making a joke about the height of the microphone, Grande reiterated her appreciation for her supporters.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Vine & Dandy is open to making a custom color or even potentially printing a unique design on a shirt.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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