as in implements
to carry out effectively
the duty of the police is to enforce the law
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Recent Examples of enforces
The idea came from his frequent collaborator, director Christopher Nolan, who enforces a similar policy with his productions.
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Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Consumers can also look for a fiduciary financial advisor with organizations such as the CFP Board, the organization that enforces the standards for certified financial planners, and NAPFA, a professional organization of fee-only, fiduciary advisors.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
In Kansas City, the city’s health department enforces the food code while in Kansas, the state’s Department of Agriculture handles inspections.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
The Farabi Cinema Foundation, in conjunction with the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, operates within a framework that enforces strict guidelines on artistic expression in Iran.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
The White House dictates; Puerto Rico enforces.
—Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
And part of that structure is ensuring that the IRS consistently enforces the code without imposing arbitrary changes on certain taxpayers.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
After Kirk's shooting, Utah's governor reminded the public that the state enforces the death penalty.
—Nick Mordowanec
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Army Basic Training builds resilience and perseverance through demanding routines and enforces respect for rules and chain of command, just as sports instill respect for rules, teammates, opponents and fair play.
—Ron Mix, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Consumers can also look for a fiduciary financial advisor with organizations such as the CFP Board, the organization that enforces the standards for certified financial planners, and NAPFA, a professional organization of fee-only, fiduciary advisors.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
In Kansas City, the city’s health department enforces the food code while in Kansas, the state’s Department of Agriculture handles inspections.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
The Farabi Cinema Foundation, in conjunction with the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, operates within a framework that enforces strict guidelines on artistic expression in Iran.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
The White House dictates; Puerto Rico enforces.
—Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
And part of that structure is ensuring that the IRS consistently enforces the code without imposing arbitrary changes on certain taxpayers.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
After Kirk's shooting, Utah's governor reminded the public that the state enforces the death penalty.
—Nick Mordowanec
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Army Basic Training builds resilience and perseverance through demanding routines and enforces respect for rules and chain of command, just as sports instill respect for rules, teammates, opponents and fair play.
—Ron Mix, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enforces
Verb
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Disney often implements price hikes in October; the company did so for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN in both 2023 and 2024.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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The hotel is free of single-use plastics and implements measures to save water.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Slim Denim The same principle applies to slim denim which, in a classic blue wash, is a more polished take on your typical pair of skinny jeans.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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This advice applies to almost all evergreen shrubs like hollies, boxwoods, and myrtles.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sure, the star big man could find himself in more DHO scenarios, pulling a facsimile of what All-Star center Domantas Sabonis executes out west.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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If Solana performs well and BREA executes as planned, the upside could be significant given the current discount.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Enforces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enforces. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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