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as in demanded
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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as in instructed
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 prohibited
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 enjoined
In 1895, the socialist Eugene Debs addressed a crowd of supporters gathered to cheer his release from jail for leading a national railroad strike that federal judges had enjoined.
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Michael Kazin, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
The real-world violence isn’t the only reason why Florida wants ChatGPT enjoined from causing harm to users while being marketed as safe.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
The lawsuit has also roped in debate over the bureau’s February 2026 policy, which the government contends has replaced earlier guidance issued under an executive order that Lamberth initially enjoined last June.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026
Accordingly, the State is currently enjoined from carrying out congressional elections under the current map.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Yale psychologist and researcher Stanley Milgram demonstrated that good people will do bad things if enjoined to do so by an authority.
—Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
The judge also permanently enjoined all federal officials from enforcing the order against the Texas law firm.
—Mark Curriden, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
That's now been enjoined, blocked by three different federal courts.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
The settlement agreement will end the SAVE plan, but would allow certain deferment and forbearance periods that are currently enjoined to count again toward student loan forgiveness.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Michael Kazin, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
The real-world violence isn’t the only reason why Florida wants ChatGPT enjoined from causing harm to users while being marketed as safe.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
The lawsuit has also roped in debate over the bureau’s February 2026 policy, which the government contends has replaced earlier guidance issued under an executive order that Lamberth initially enjoined last June.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026
Accordingly, the State is currently enjoined from carrying out congressional elections under the current map.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Yale psychologist and researcher Stanley Milgram demonstrated that good people will do bad things if enjoined to do so by an authority.
—Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
The judge also permanently enjoined all federal officials from enforcing the order against the Texas law firm.
—Mark Curriden, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
That's now been enjoined, blocked by three different federal courts.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
The settlement agreement will end the SAVE plan, but would allow certain deferment and forbearance periods that are currently enjoined to count again toward student loan forgiveness.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoined
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The first demanded cryptocurrency in return for Nancy Guthrie’s release.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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The first note demanded millions in bitcoin for Nancy Guthrie's release.—
Pat Milton,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Civilians in the area have not been instructed to evacuate but have faced checkpoints and tension, with occasional clashes between Israeli soldiers and villagers.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Hours earlier, the shelter-in-place order had instructed residents to immediately go indoors, close all windows and doors, and turn off air conditioning and heating systems until further notice because of hazardous materials concerns and heavy smoke.—
Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
18 June 2026
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On match days, all aircraft operations, including drones, are prohibited within a radius of 3 nautical miles and up to 3,000 feet above ground level around the stadiums unless specifically authorized by air traffic controllers.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
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They are typically prohibited on multi-use paths and state park trails unless specifically signed otherwise.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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The incident marks the second time in less than a month that the same section of pavement has required emergency engineering work.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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About 6% of cases required hospitalization.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The story of this ex-Clapton car begins in London, when it was ordered on July 4, 1966, by businessman Robin Houry.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
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The Federal Communications Commission, led by Chairman Brendan Carr, ordered Disney to file for renewals for eight of its stations years ahead of schedule.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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In a post-Soviet country restricted by state controls which forbade some basic human rights, as recently as 2013 they were still being told how to behave during their nation’s football matches.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The judge gave Sanchez full custody and forbade Saenz and her children from speaking.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Most recently, in April, a funding shortfall strained the supply of medicine, according to the two correctional health staff members who requested anonymity.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The Sacramento City Teachers Association has requested more clarity on the district’s special education spending, as SCUSD moved to lay off employees, while trustees have also pressed for more certainty around the district’s assumptions.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Three older adults, aged from 80 to 95, died over the weekend in the Bordeaux region from health issues caused by the heat wave, local government official Sophie Brocas told France TV late on Sunday.—
Makini Brice,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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If convicted, King could serve anywhere from two to 10 years in prison, and pay up to a $10,000 fine, Judge John Wilson Weeks told the jury pool ahead of the selection process.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
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“Enjoined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoined. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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