enacts

verb

present tense third-person singular of enact
as in passes
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 enacts The leader who takes bodyful ownership of their life and enacts disciplined practices to sense its rhythms will not only enjoy greater harmony and wellbeing but bring greater coherence to their work and to their world. — Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 On just one unchanging set, an old-time concert hall designed by Rachel Hauck and made appropriately ominous, a tiny ensemble enacts a whole Greek tragedy of love and sacrifice that goes from the land of the living to the underworld and back. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026 He gets framed by Foster’s kingpin and then enacts a revenge campaign. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 July 2026 Students, parents and community activists are hoping the board enacts the policy before the first day of school in August. — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 14 July 2026 Until Congress enacts a uniform national ban on partisan gerrymandering, the amendment’s advocates argue New York shouldn’t fight with its hands tied behind its back. — Jeffrey M. Wice, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026 The Attorney General enacts California’s laws and can bring litigation against companies or the federal government on behalf of state residents. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026 If the federal government enacts the Basic Coordination plan, the bureau will keep scrambling to make emergency decisions to ensure Powell and Mead are operable. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026 However, the ruthless King Saran (Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor) has suppressed magic users and enacts a rule of terror, which Zelie hopes to end in order to reunite Orisha’s clans. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enacts
  1. passes
  2. constitutes
  3. legislates
  4. approves
  5. ordains
  6. dictates
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  • If the legislation passes and is signed by the governor, a vehicle's decibel level would have to remain within the limits established when the vehicle was originally purchased.
    — Terell Bailey, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As time passes and questions remain unanswered, the film shows how grief connects, relationships change, and new perspectives emerge.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of passes
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  • The spending has reignited debate over whether Banksy’s work constitutes vandalism or valuable public art.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Finally, there is still Word of Mouth, which constitutes traditional recommendations from friends, family, and colleagues remain a powerful driver when people act on suggestions.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of constitutes
Verb
  • An authoritarian government does that arithmetic out loud and legislates against the projection.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Through the years, Dargan was involved in high-profile issues in the legislature because the public safety committee legislates guns and gambling.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of legislates
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  • Before the agent begins, the user sees and approves that structured version.
    — Aashis Luitel, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Under the plea agreement, Eslick would avoid prison and be placed on probation if a judge approves the deal.
    — Perry Vandell, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of approves
Verb
  • And one of the tenets of that faith is that God ordains everything.
    — Scott Pelley, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Definition of ordains
Verb
  • Consumers have been feeling the pain, as refining capacity — which dictates the price of products like gasoline and diesel — has become hugely constrained.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The experience reinforced just how important location is in a city where convenience often dictates attendance.
    — Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of dictates

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