as in enforces
to carry out effectively
implemented the evacuation plan without a hitch
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as in devices
an article intended for use in work
gardening implements such as hoes, spades, and pruners
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Recent Examples of implements
Jason Brett, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Hike Doggie also implements safety precautions, Harry said.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2025
In an interview, 0G Labs Chief Executive Michael Heinrich told The Street that DiLoCoX implements a bit-by-bit training process, where the model is stripped down into multiple components, each trained separately on different nodes.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
The arrest has raised questions about how DJS handles youth crime, especially as the agency, under acting director Betsy Fox Tolentino, implements changes.
—Keith Daniels, Baltimore Sun, 16 Aug. 2025
As the hero becomes embroiled in conflicts both foreign and domestic, tech billionaire Lex Luthor implements his plans to do away with Superman for good.
—EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Social Security implements a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, every year to adjust benefits for inflation.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
As of Sunday night, a Juvenile Curfew Zone, which implements stricter rules, is in place for the neighborhood Navy Yard from Sunday, August 10 to Wednesday, August 13.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
The dean plans and implements strategic initiatives in support of the Board of Governors and Chancellor’s Office strategic priorities.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Michael Jerome Plunkett
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Additional Flex implements cost $3 to $8 each, while Phantom blades price in between $8 and $12.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
Currently 4 implements have been manufactured for this platform.
—Erico Guizzoevan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 28 July 2017
Verb
Now, as the United States implements its first federal framework for regulating payment stablecoins, Tether has turned to a former senior government official to help shape its strategy in Washington.
—Jason Brett, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Hike Doggie also implements safety precautions, Harry said.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2025
In an interview, 0G Labs Chief Executive Michael Heinrich told The Street that DiLoCoX implements a bit-by-bit training process, where the model is stripped down into multiple components, each trained separately on different nodes.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
The arrest has raised questions about how DJS handles youth crime, especially as the agency, under acting director Betsy Fox Tolentino, implements changes.
—Keith Daniels, Baltimore Sun, 16 Aug. 2025
As the hero becomes embroiled in conflicts both foreign and domestic, tech billionaire Lex Luthor implements his plans to do away with Superman for good.
—EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Social Security implements a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, every year to adjust benefits for inflation.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
As of Sunday night, a Juvenile Curfew Zone, which implements stricter rules, is in place for the neighborhood Navy Yard from Sunday, August 10 to Wednesday, August 13.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
The dean plans and implements strategic initiatives in support of the Board of Governors and Chancellor’s Office strategic priorities.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
Do not forget that old war implements can still kill.
—Michael Jerome Plunkett
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Additional Flex implements cost $3 to $8 each, while Phantom blades price in between $8 and $12.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
Currently 4 implements have been manufactured for this platform.
—Erico Guizzoevan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 28 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implements
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The state regularly monitors and enforces targets, and health plans have generally complied.—
Web Golinkin,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In Kansas City, the city’s health department enforces the food code while in Kansas, the state’s Department of Agriculture handles inspections.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some analysts are forecasting the company to raise prices on its devices even after all Cook has done to avoid the worst of the tariffs.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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All devices are slated for release in Europe shortly, and Roborock says that the robot lawn mowers will come to the US eventually.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mock suggests using gentle cleaning tools to avoid scratching the flooring.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Amazon’s sale section is packed with stellar deals this month — including a few rarely-on-sale beauty tools that should be on your radar.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Implements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implements. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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