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to carry out effectively
implemented the evacuation plan without a hitch
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as in tools
an article intended for use in work
gardening implements such as hoes, spades, and pruners
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Recent Examples of implements
Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The Central Committee implements the decisions of the Party Congress, oversees the party’s policies between Party Congresses, and elects a Polit Bureau, which is the chief executive body of the party, and its general secretary.
—Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
The all-volunteer Planning Commission considers matters related to land-use planning and development, implements the city’s general plan, reviews development applications and serves as an intermediary between the public and the City Council.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Some school closures and mergers are expected as the archdiocese implements Beacons of Light.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Mar. 2026
How things shake out for all three likely depends on who else is added and the direction the rest of the roster takes as Monken implements his offense this spring and summer.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Now, prisoners are leaving El Helicoide, as the Rodríguez government implements an amnesty law that has benefited hundreds of dissidents.
—Manuel Rueda, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Seniors will still be required to pay property taxes in future years, including the 2026 tax bill, unless the city implements a new stimulus program for them.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
And in October, JPMorgan’s CFO said managers have been told to avoid hiring people as the bank implements AI.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
Then, use a sharp shovel, loppers, or other cutting implements to sever the roots around the tree.
—Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Truth be told, while the Stakeout Drive still includes a few implements that could prove helpful in the wild, Gerber has really domesticated the new tool from its campsite roots.
—New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2026
This smart lock implements palm vein recognition that activates in less than a second.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Wooden tools rarely survive so long; the same archeological site contained 2,000 stone tools, along with elephant bones and other animal remains, but just two wooden implements.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Walk two blocks to Laurie Strode’s house where Jamie Lee Curtis’ character lived, and about a block further is the hardware store where Michael Myers famously took his mask and various other murderous implements.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
This artifact marks the first instance of an elephant bone tool discovered among the site’s vast collection of flint and antler implements.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
This is allegedly where the implements of dismemberment were found.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
Verb
The authors recommend that the World Health Organization implements targets to reduce the use of consumer-product biocides in its next Global Action Plan on antimicrobial resistance.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The Central Committee implements the decisions of the Party Congress, oversees the party’s policies between Party Congresses, and elects a Polit Bureau, which is the chief executive body of the party, and its general secretary.
—Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
The all-volunteer Planning Commission considers matters related to land-use planning and development, implements the city’s general plan, reviews development applications and serves as an intermediary between the public and the City Council.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Some school closures and mergers are expected as the archdiocese implements Beacons of Light.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Mar. 2026
How things shake out for all three likely depends on who else is added and the direction the rest of the roster takes as Monken implements his offense this spring and summer.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Now, prisoners are leaving El Helicoide, as the Rodríguez government implements an amnesty law that has benefited hundreds of dissidents.
—Manuel Rueda, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Seniors will still be required to pay property taxes in future years, including the 2026 tax bill, unless the city implements a new stimulus program for them.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
And in October, JPMorgan’s CFO said managers have been told to avoid hiring people as the bank implements AI.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
But there are no small roles, only small cleaning implements (feather dusters, for example), and Gosling just can’t seem to get over the mop that got away.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
Then, use a sharp shovel, loppers, or other cutting implements to sever the roots around the tree.
—Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Truth be told, while the Stakeout Drive still includes a few implements that could prove helpful in the wild, Gerber has really domesticated the new tool from its campsite roots.
—New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2026
This smart lock implements palm vein recognition that activates in less than a second.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Wooden tools rarely survive so long; the same archeological site contained 2,000 stone tools, along with elephant bones and other animal remains, but just two wooden implements.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Walk two blocks to Laurie Strode’s house where Jamie Lee Curtis’ character lived, and about a block further is the hardware store where Michael Myers famously took his mask and various other murderous implements.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
This artifact marks the first instance of an elephant bone tool discovered among the site’s vast collection of flint and antler implements.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
This is allegedly where the implements of dismemberment were found.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implements
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The goal of the mandate is to provide similar stipulations to what the city enforces for heating during the winter months.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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Oversight falls to the California Geologic Energy Management Division, which enforces detailed standards for access to the well, wellbore integrity, and abandonment under state law.—
Tim Rathmann,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Editing tools like Descript are also rushing into the growing market for digital clones.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
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Each new Home Depot location includes a dedicated pro team, along with digital tools designed to streamline ordering.—
Alexandria Mansfield,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors say the pair threw two devices containing the explosive TATP and shrapnel, but the jar-sized bombs failed to detonate.—
Erica Byfield,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
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This nifty little Anker portable power bank can juice up small devices (think AirPods, iPads, and phones) in a pinch.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Implements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implements. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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