FORCIBLE Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

forcible

adjective

Definition of forcible

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Recent Examples of forcible Weeks later, he was charged in a separate case with second-degree forcible rape, The Charlotte Observer reported at the time. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026 The law came in response to the historic genocide against Indigenous peoples, the forcible removal from their ancestral lands and widespread plunder of Indian grave sites by European settlers, the American government and zealous archaeologists. — Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2026 Over the 300 years of its existence, the Ghetto became a byword for the forcible segregation of Jewish communities. — Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026 The driver was found guilty at trial in June of kidnapping, rape and forcible penetration by use of a foreign object. — Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forcible

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Called AthenaZero, the robotic system was designed to replicate some of the mechanical properties that let humans perform rapid, forceful, and delicate movements.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
The impact of the crash was so forceful that she was thrown to the other side of the restaurant, while the car continued and crashed through the wall of the burger joint.

— Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of forceful

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At Gucci, the iconic Horsebit takes center stage across bags, belts and shoes, transforming timeless house codes into powerful statement accessories.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Simon has weakened to a Category 2 storm, its eye remaining just offshore as its most powerful winds and rain slammed communities between the Sierra Madre and the ocean and were forecast to persist off the coast of Puerto Vallarta.

— JAIMIE DING, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026

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As gusty winds begin to flow out of the northeast later this week, the combination of dry air and this offshore breeze will combine into an especially potent and widespread risk for spreading fire through Saturday across nearly the entire state.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
No, the party insists that Republicans are in charge, making voters angry with their handling of the economy and the Middle East, so the culture-war politicking that worked for a decade won’t be as potent in November.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026

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In winning this best-of-five series three games to one, the Dodgers now can prepare for a best-of-seven showdown against the mighty Milwaukee Brewers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
And thanks to the tiny-and-mighty design, the charger won't take up your cup holder spot when not in use.

— Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

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An actor known for his macho presence and muscular physique, Sylvester Stallone does not fit the stereotype of a person with an eating disorder.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Even among participants who did not engage in exercise or dietary changes, daily creatine supplementation increased lean tissue mass and improved muscular strength and endurance, according to the study.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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