1
as in coercing
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 violating
to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse with a person unwilling or unable to give consent
was accused of forcing a woman
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Recent Examples of forcing
The Raptors ran relentlessly, even as Atlanta turned the ball over just 16 times, a far cry from what the Raptors were forcing in the preseason.
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Eric Koreen, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
However, West Virginia’s defense has a knack for forcing turnovers.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
The federal fiscal year ended on October 1 without a budget or temporary funding measure from Congress, forcing most government agencies and operations to shut down.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
By becoming such a household name and making such a storm, Copeland opened the eyes of those leading big companies, Bradley said — forcing them to actually consider Black ballerinas in their companies.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
That standoff stretched for 35 days, leading to the furlough of more than 350,000 federal workers and forcing 400,000 others to work without pay.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
The girl has a disorder that causes debilitating bone spurs throughout her body, requiring frequent operations and forcing her to use crutches or wheelchairs at times.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2025
The video comes as the government shutdown continues, forcing TSA employees and air traffic controllers to work without pay.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
In August, Michél underwent emergency surgery to remove colon cancer, forcing him to miss a sentencing hearing in early September and the one earlier this month.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Eric Koreen, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
However, West Virginia’s defense has a knack for forcing turnovers.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
The federal fiscal year ended on October 1 without a budget or temporary funding measure from Congress, forcing most government agencies and operations to shut down.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
By becoming such a household name and making such a storm, Copeland opened the eyes of those leading big companies, Bradley said — forcing them to actually consider Black ballerinas in their companies.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
That standoff stretched for 35 days, leading to the furlough of more than 350,000 federal workers and forcing 400,000 others to work without pay.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
The girl has a disorder that causes debilitating bone spurs throughout her body, requiring frequent operations and forcing her to use crutches or wheelchairs at times.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2025
The video comes as the government shutdown continues, forcing TSA employees and air traffic controllers to work without pay.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
In August, Michél underwent emergency surgery to remove colon cancer, forcing him to miss a sentencing hearing in early September and the one earlier this month.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forcing
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In one recent case, a 22-year-old man used Discord to prey on victims as young as 12 years old, coercing them into creating explicit content.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
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Employers would be prohibited from pressuring or coercing anyone into signing such a waiver.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Court records state that on June 4, 2024, X suspended Plummer’s original account for violating its rules against violent speech.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Brodie, whowas found guilty of violating American sanctions on Cuba in the early 2000s, was denied pardon by former President Joe Biden in 2023.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Even prior to Preservé’s arrival, the Motiva implants had begun fueling a shift in the way some surgeons perform breast augmentation, compelling them to more frequently place implants on top of the chest muscle instead of underneath it, as has been customary for decades.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
15 Oct. 2025
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And yet, today, a few pieces of evidence are compelling us to reconsider this scenario.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
3 Oct. 2025
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Bijou Phillips wants to have her daughter's last name changed, dropping Masterson from it after her father, Danny Masterson, was convicted of raping two women in May 2023.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The 49-year-old actor is serving time at North Kern State Prison in Delano, California, after being found guilty in 2023 of raping two women, a conviction that followed a high-profile retrial.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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This document, signed by a sponsor, is a legally enforceable contract obligating the sponsor to support the immigrant and prevent them from relying on public aid.—
Daniel Shoer Roth,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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The following year, legislation was passed formally designating these problems as matters of national concern and obligating local governments to implement countermeasures.—
Gil Press,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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At least one protester was arrested, accused of assaulting a federal officer, according to DHS.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Before the election, Gianforte was charged with assaulting a reporter on the campaign trail and had pleaded guilty after his victory.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Vance and his family reportedly stayed in a lavish Georgian manor owned by a light-bulb magnate, obliging me to ask whose bright idea that was.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Employers would be prohibited from pressuring or coercing anyone into signing such a waiver.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Republicans are pressuring Democrats to come to an agreement on reopening the federal government.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Forcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forcing. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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