as in enforces
to carry out effectively
implemented the evacuation plan without a hitch
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in devices
an article intended for use in work
gardening implements such as hoes, spades, and pruners
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of implements
Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
The hotel is free of single-use plastics and implements measures to save water.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Consider the health plan that implements comprehensive provider data accuracy not to satisfy regulators, but to enable predictive network optimization.
—Tammy Hawes, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
If ratified, the deal also implements minimum headcounts at the workplaces and promises new work.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The Executive Branch implements it.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
For comparison, Simplifi supports MFA and implements similar encryption practices.
—PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 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
Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
Disney often implements price hikes in October; the company did so for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN in both 2023 and 2024.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
The hotel is free of single-use plastics and implements measures to save water.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Consider the health plan that implements comprehensive provider data accuracy not to satisfy regulators, but to enable predictive network optimization.
—Tammy Hawes, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
If ratified, the deal also implements minimum headcounts at the workplaces and promises new work.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The Executive Branch implements it.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
For comparison, Simplifi supports MFA and implements similar encryption practices.
—PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 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
Noun
Stained with ochre, the stone implements were part of her last rites.
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
-
The idea came from his frequent collaborator, director Christopher Nolan, who enforces a similar policy with his productions.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
-
Consumers can also look for a fiduciary financial advisor with organizations such as the CFP Board, the organization that enforces the standards for certified financial planners, and NAPFA, a professional organization of fee-only, fiduciary advisors.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
As such, more will be required than a World Cup ticket, particularly because physical tickets are vulnerable to counterfeiting, while electronic devices, which may ordinarily be a way to show authentic tickets, are usually forbidden in consular buildings where interviews take place.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
-
Nielsen’s streaming ratings cover viewing on TV sets only and don’t include minutes watched on computers or mobile devices.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
While voting on the bill is unlikely, the provision banning software tools like virtual private networks, or VPNs, has caused concern over potential government overreach in tech spaces.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
-
Watch this video to see how to clean your hair tools.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Implements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implements. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share