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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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Proulx, who declined an interview request from Sportico and deferred to the current tourism minister’s statement, told Enquête that FIFA also demanded access to the city’s Parc Jean-Drapeau and the city’s Old Port from May 22 through July 17.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2026
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The platform will also bundle niche coverages often demanded by the wealthy, such as kidnap‑and‑ransom, art collection, and family‑office insurance.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Most declined to speak, with some saying they’d been instructed to stay quieter than usual during the unusually hectic shift.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Visitors who drop personal belongings into the water are instructed to notify onsite emergency personnel, who can determine whether recovery is possible, according to Urbia Cataratas, which manages the Brazilian side of the attraction.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Because of prior convictions, which include federal gun charges, Burton is prohibited from owning a firearm.—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Less than two months later, the two nations and Great Britain signed the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, which prohibited weapons testing in the atmosphere and in the water.—
Abigail R. Hall,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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The Spurs responded with their best game of the series, a 115-111 win that required lots of mental fortitude and, in the end, sent Knicks fans home quiet.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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On Tuesday, the Placer County Board of Supervisors approved the project list required to receive the funding.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Hegseth ordered this latest move to streamline the number of religions in a May 20 memo sparking the controversy with the Mormon lawmakers.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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But the Minnesota Supreme Court later ordered a new sentencing after prosecutors appealed on the basis that the sentence failed to account for the severity of the crimes.—
Tom Olsen,
Twin Cities,
8 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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The person requested anonymity because they're not permitted to speak publicly about the confidential discussions.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In July, Thomas, 30, filed a petition to establish parental relationship with the actress, 37, in Los Angeles, and requested joint legal and physical custody of Louetta, along with an order for visitation, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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In March, Swiss food producer Nestlé told USA TODAY that thieves stole an entire truck containing more than 12 tons of KitKat chocolate bars in Europe.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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City attorney Andrea Leslie-Fite told council members the moratorium cannot be applied to projects that were already approved because of constraints within state law.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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“Enjoined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoined. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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