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as in to compel
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
the public outcry from the scandal forced the mayor to resign road construction forced them to take an alternate route
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as in manpower
a body of persons at work or available for work
the entire force of the shipyard will be needed to get this government order done on time
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as in pressure
the use of power to impose one's will on another
a cruel tyrant who disbanded the parliament and ruled by force
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as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
got through the college board exams by sheer force of will
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as in effectiveness
the capacity to persuade
surely you were influenced by the force of his arguments?
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as in impact
the quality of an utterance that provokes interest and produces an effect
expressed the full force of her frustration with her son for his reckless behavior
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as in violence
the use of brute strength to cause harm to a person or property
the officer threatened to resort to force if the suspect did not surrender
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as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
the great debate during the Cold War was whether the nation's missile force was adequate
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Recent Examples of force
Thomas Stackpole, Harvard Business Review, 24 Apr. 2025
Such environments can force the plane downward, disrupt its ability to climb, or reduce lift on the wings, according to aviation experts.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Yun Li, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
YouTube has evolved into not a mere tech operation, but a formidable force in television.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Read in English Post The Trump administration’s rapid escalation of a trade war with China has forced many companies to rethink their dependence on Chinese goods and access to the Chinese market—and face the prospect that the world’s two largest economies might be breaking up.
—Thomas Stackpole, Harvard Business Review, 24 Apr. 2025
Such environments can force the plane downward, disrupt its ability to climb, or reduce lift on the wings, according to aviation experts.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
Brendan McDermid | Reuters A key force at the center of the stock market’s massive two-day rally is the frantic behavior of short sellers covering their losses.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
YouTube has evolved into not a mere tech operation, but a formidable force in television.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for force
Verb
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Do judges have the power to compel the administration to change its behavior?—
Patrick Reis,
Vox,
16 Apr. 2025
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Cabinet members and other White House officials, including Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, claimed Monday morning that the ruling had actually been in the administration's favor and did not compel them to bring back Abrego Garcia.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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In a series of lawsuits following the order, plaintiffs, including 22 Democratic state attorneys general and immigrant rights advocates, argued that Trump's order violates a right protected by the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment: anyone born in the United States is a citizen.—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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The sheriff’s office said it’s launched an internal investigation, but so far has not found any signs that the veteran deputy violated any policies.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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After wriggling away from pressure, Watkins’ strike deflected off Schar and past Nick Pope in goal.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Fed's most potent weapon against inflation is to ratchet up or maintain higher interest rates, because an increase in borrowing costs slows economic demand, which eases inflationary pressures.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Hugo saw that something as simple as shoes could be solved with the right approach and insights, cementing his belief in the power of technology to solve real-world problems.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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This feature gives you more control, giving you the power to decide what is enough for you.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The difference in frequency is an indication of the impact of climate change.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2025
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Some argue that intangible traits have a significant impact on performance predictions, rather than relying solely on quantifiable factors.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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More than 1,700 people have been killed this year— 1,086 in February and March, according to the U.N. — in violence fueled by criminal groups trying to expand their territorial control and overthrow the government.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Abby’s friends are nervous, even disgusted at this point, horrified at her capacity for violence.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Putin so police in Italy — which is one of the 125 ICC member states — would have be forced to detain him.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2025
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Francis attempted to flee from police during the traffic stop but was captured after a short foot chase, court records show.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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Rocket 4 will still be able to loft conventional satellites, but Astra's most lucrative contract for the new launch vehicle involves using the rocket for precise point-to-point delivery of up to 1,300 pounds (590 kilograms) of supplies from orbit via specialized reentry vehicles.—
Abigail Bassett,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2025
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So events occurring far from the Caribbean can have major repercussions for its ability to ensure an affordable and varied energy supply.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/force. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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