as in to implement
to carry out effectively
the duty of the police is to enforce the law
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But there’s long been contention about how laws regarding older teens, those 16 and 17 and still underage, should be written and enforced.
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Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
With major markets like the U.S., EU, South Korea and Japan already enforcing changes, and China signaling potential moves, Apple faces unprecedented pressure.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The administration demanded several changes, including the university enforce its disciplinary policies, implement rules for protests, ban masks, announce a plan to hold student groups accountable, empower its law enforcement and review its Middle East studies programs.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
But aside from the fact that the sale hasn't been finalized, those contracts are of no use to WWE, as WWE's contracts are legally distinct and include multiple provisions and clauses—such as exclusivity, intellectual property rights, and termination conditions—that AAA's do not address or enforce.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
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Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
With major markets like the U.S., EU, South Korea and Japan already enforcing changes, and China signaling potential moves, Apple faces unprecedented pressure.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The administration demanded several changes, including the university enforce its disciplinary policies, implement rules for protests, ban masks, announce a plan to hold student groups accountable, empower its law enforcement and review its Middle East studies programs.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
But aside from the fact that the sale hasn't been finalized, those contracts are of no use to WWE, as WWE's contracts are legally distinct and include multiple provisions and clauses—such as exclusivity, intellectual property rights, and termination conditions—that AAA's do not address or enforce.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enforce
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The bill is also expected to roll back several clean energy provisions implemented under former President Joe Biden and increase spending on defense and border security.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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However, these are neither implemented nor disseminated well enough.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Enforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enforce. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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