as in to implement
to carry out effectively
the duty of the police is to enforce the law
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Recent Examples of enforce
At least 26 states and Washington, DC, have laws prohibiting police departments from enforcing quotas, according to the Brennan Center for Justice.
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 30 May 2026
By rapidly deploying cost-effective interim housing, demanding County follow-through on social services, enforcing laws that keep streets and sidewalks clear, and ensuring transparency in homelessness spending, San José can restore public trust and make real progress.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Good Samaritan was brought about during the Jim Crow era where segregation laws were being enforced.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Nor are they covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which enforces worker’s compensation and rights to safe working conditions.
—Julia Bowling, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 30 May 2026
By rapidly deploying cost-effective interim housing, demanding County follow-through on social services, enforcing laws that keep streets and sidewalks clear, and ensuring transparency in homelessness spending, San José can restore public trust and make real progress.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Good Samaritan was brought about during the Jim Crow era where segregation laws were being enforced.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Nor are they covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which enforces worker’s compensation and rights to safe working conditions.
—Julia Bowling, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enforce
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But state officials have been dragging their feet on implementing the measures.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Head coach Rich Rodriguez spent his first few seasons in Morgantown implementing his culture and, perhaps more importantly, his spread-option offense.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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Though more popular for your skin, when applied to your scalp and strands, the ingredient sloughs off buildup, soothes irritation, reduces dandruff, and controls oil production.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Head coach Oliver Glasner has been the cause of a certain amount of friction too, but the same rules apply.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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“Enforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enforce. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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