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 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 Much now depends on how the administration defines domestic manufacturing and implements the policy. Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 22 July 2026 Sometimes the best outfits are the ones that don’t require careful planning and styling — a mantra my mom implements on vacation and for her everyday work outfits. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Noun
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 With that in mind, the formula implements encapsulated peptides to repair broken hair bonds. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 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
  • The Orwellian parallels and Cold War overtones are strong on this particular planet, where a hive-mind entity enforces conformity through mass surveillance and zero-tolerance punishments.
    Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Azmeri Haque Badhon plays the salon owner who enforces the beauty standard on Zaineen, including a scene of facial injections that Hossain says mirrors treatment common in Bangladeshi salons.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Those inspection tools can help manufacturers identify internal issues before propulsion hardware reaches later production stages.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Many companies now rely on AI screening tools that filter applications based on keywords rather than real qualifications.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Based on the novel by Daniel Pinkwater, Lizard Music follows a boy (Leber) left to his own devices who stumbles upon a secret late-night broadcast of lizards playing otherworldly music — a hidden door to the extraordinary then swinging open.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Anyone using their phone during the set will be escorted out of the venue, and if needed, devices can be unlocked and used in special areas of each venue.
    Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Implements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implements. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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