as in to enforce
to carry out effectively
implemented the evacuation plan without a hitch
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as in tool
an article intended for use in work
gardening implements such as hoes, spades, and pruners
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Recent Examples of implement
Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
As states implement the changes, some are already experiencing dramatic declines in SNAP participation, according to CBPP, which used data from the Department of Agriculture and state programs.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Making the record even more impressive was the revelation in the post-competition weighing of Wilkins’ discus to verify the record that the implement was actually two ounces heavier than the required 4 pounds, 6 ounces weight, a fact that cost Wilkins additional inches, probably feet.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The refinery is currently complying with the settlement agreement and has already implemented measures to reduce particulate matter emissions, Chu said.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
As states implement the changes, some are already experiencing dramatic declines in SNAP participation, according to CBPP, which used data from the Department of Agriculture and state programs.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Noun
There were no skeletons at the bottom, just various farm implements (an axe, a bark spud used for peeling bark off fresh tree trunks, a chain, and various minor trinkets).
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Making the record even more impressive was the revelation in the post-competition weighing of Wilkins’ discus to verify the record that the implement was actually two ounces heavier than the required 4 pounds, 6 ounces weight, a fact that cost Wilkins additional inches, probably feet.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implement
Verb
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The referee can show the five-second countdown to enforce the rule.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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CoreCivic does not set or enforce immigration law.—
Jim Axelrod,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Noun
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And a health system’s ability to schedule surgeries is gated not just by the availability of doctors and nurses, but also by its ability to maintain a constant flow of clean, reusable medical tools to its operating rooms.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Josh Mattison, executive vice president of digital revenue pricing, planning and operations at Disney, who reports to Ferro, said in an interview that Ferro made a point to learn the ins and outs of the digital tools at Disney’s disposal.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The data shows the device on the water, stopping in the Sea of Abaco and later returning to shore, CBS News reported.—
Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes , Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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Internet tracking company NetBlocks said Iran’s connectivity, which measures the ability of devices to connect to the internet, is at around 86% of capacity from before the cutoff.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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“Implement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implement. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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