implements 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of implement

implements

2 of 2

noun

plural of implement

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of implements
Verb
The atmosphere at Denver Comedy Works can only be improved by the fact that the club implements Yondr bags, locking away phones for the sake of a distraction-free show. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026 The issue comes as Oakland implements a new encampment policy that allows inhabited vehicles to be cited and towed under state and local vehicle codes. — CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 The grapes are grown less than an hour north at its six-acre vineyard, which implements regenerative agriculture methods among other eco-conscious practices. — Abigail Bliss, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2026 The new decree also implements other significant changes that had already been announced, including allowing the creation of private farming businesses, a restriction that has hindered food production on the island. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 Name who decides, who influences, who implements and who is accountable. — Dr. Nore Salman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The new hall opened just in time to absorb a boost in freshman housing demand as the school implements its new on-campus living requirement. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Eco effort To protect the pristine natural habitat, Jumeirah Olhahali implements successful conservation projects and educates guests on their role in the preservation efforts. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 The siblings may argue that the current transaction implements the type of sale that Jeanie and the trustees contemplated in the tag-along provision. — Mirin Fader, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
Vernon works directly into wax with scalpels and other implements, allowing scratches, fingerprints, and cuts to survive their translation into metal. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026 Well, this elevated me in Wendell’s eyes from solicitous writer/actor/film associate to a person who works with his/her hands to craft furniture and other heroic implements from wood. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026 Each of the four fold-out implements within the Helton chassis locks in place via a simple liner lock-style mechanism between the scales that secures the tool at the joint. — New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026 On occasion, Nauman sets his two drafting tools on the table, switching them out for another pair; the two implements also change hands. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 Part of it is that implements that can be used to stab someone can be found just about anywhere. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 Gemma, who’s a new character to the series and doesn’t really know about the Further yet, works at a dentist’s office, so writer-director Jacob Chase has fun with dental implements and X-rays, as well as constant tooth imagery. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026 In some cases, archaeologists have also found combat implements buried with ancient Egyptian women. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026 As well as a comprehensive display about the process of making leather, featuring many vintage implements, the museum offers a demonstration by an expert cutter of the immense skill required to craft a fashionable pair of leather gloves. — James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implements
Verb
  • Wilson Rivera Espinosa was a safety specialist in CMPD’s passenger vehicle for hire unit, which administers and enforces city regulations involving the licensing, inspection and operation of passenger vehicles for hire in Charlotte.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Kyiv hails the vote as vital political backing after months of lobbying, but the sanctions’ real impact hinges on how aggressively Washington enforces the new powers at home and abroad.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Issue 3 would allow these projects to be financed through district revenues, bonds and other financial tools.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Amazon is always chock-full of deals on seasonal clothing, multifunctional cleaning tools, and buzzy beauty products, but Prime members can unlock even more savings.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • These devices, and more than a dozen others, are included in the latest update of STAT’s Breakthrough Device Tracker, which since 2022 has captured nearly 800 devices reported to have FDA breakthrough status.
    — Katie Palmer, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Chinese list of US products that will be subject to lower tariffs covers 1,619 items, including corn, wheat, frozen meat, seafood, wood products, cosmetics and medical devices, according to a list published by the White House.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Implements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implements. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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