1
as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
police enjoined the community's full cooperation in getting rid of the drug dealers
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2
as in to instruct
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
undeterred, the captain enjoined his crew to sail at full speed into the mine-filled harbor
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as in to prohibit
to order not to do or use or to be done or used
Quakerism enjoins the taking of human life
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Recent Examples of enjoin
In 2020, when Trump issued a similar rule toward the end of his presidency, it was enjoined by a district court judge.
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The Editors, National Review, 15 May 2025
The plaintiffs have urged the courts to declare Trump's order unlawful and enjoin the Corps of Engineers and Advisory Council on Historic Preservation from issuing permits and other authorizations related to the order.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
Justices will hear a case surrounding three lower courts that stalled his efforts to curtail birthright citizenship, but the underlying question will be more closely tied to whether the justices have an appetite to rein in lower courts’ abilities to enjoin presidential policies universally.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 May 2025
The Court enjoins Apple from implementing its new anticompetitive acts to avoid compliance with the Injunction.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 May 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 15 May 2025
The plaintiffs have urged the courts to declare Trump's order unlawful and enjoin the Corps of Engineers and Advisory Council on Historic Preservation from issuing permits and other authorizations related to the order.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
Justices will hear a case surrounding three lower courts that stalled his efforts to curtail birthright citizenship, but the underlying question will be more closely tied to whether the justices have an appetite to rein in lower courts’ abilities to enjoin presidential policies universally.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 May 2025
The Court enjoins Apple from implementing its new anticompetitive acts to avoid compliance with the Injunction.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoin
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Ideal for long days that demand a seamless transition from office to dinner.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
31 May 2025
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While Venis, Randall and Hugo hold firm that no one should slow down technological advancement just to prevent people from using it for evil, the government and the media begin demanding that Venis step up and solve the problem.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
31 May 2025
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But the next stage involves AIs which can perform specific actions, whether booking airline tickets or designing software, when instructed.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
5 June 2025
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An immigration attorney told ABC7 that individuals received a text instructing them to appear for a routine case review in the South Loop, only to be detained shortly after.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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The order explicitly prohibits the sale of any bitcoin from the reserve, cementing its role as a permanent sovereign asset.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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For the first time in Minnesota, a local law prohibits adverse employment actions based solely on a candidate’s or employee’s criminal history, unless the employer can demonstrate that the history is reasonably related to the duties of the position.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Amorim requires a new centre forward to lead the line, but has missed out on landing Liam Delap after the Ipswich Town striker reportedly decided to join Chelsea instead.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Visiting remote stretches of coast, pristine beaches, or villages that receive few tourists typically requires an explorer yacht that can be self-sufficient for several days.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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What Happens Next The CIT has ordered the government to halt the tariffs imposed under the IEEPA within 10 calendar days of the decision.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Showtime has ordered an eighth season of its drama The Chi, putting the show into rare company at the outlet.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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The ban was introduced in 2024, when cities were forbidden from lighting up their bridges with rainbows for Pride, red for Sickle Cell Awareness, and/or orange for gun safety awareness.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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There’s also a haunted room, one which our hero is forbidden to enter and that eventually offers Teen Chuck (Jacob Tremblay) a vision of things to come.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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Outside researchers can request access to VSD data by submitting study proposals to the CDC.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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Banerjee did not respond to emails requesting comment from The Bee.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Our pro panel tells us that works out to about 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons of salt.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Burt Reynolds told Business Insider in 2016 that, like Pacino, he was offered and turned down the part.—
Mike Miller Published,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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“Enjoin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoin. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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