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
Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 8 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
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
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
Goodwood implements a rule where competitors must run their cars on fuel that is at least 70 percent sustainable content, helping to ensure the event’s carbon footprint is reduced, while accommodating the specific needs of historic, and sometimes highly-strung, race cars.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 8 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
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
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
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After Kirk's shooting, Utah's governor reminded the public that the state enforces the death penalty.—
Nick Mordowanec
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Army Basic Training builds resilience and perseverance through demanding routines and enforces respect for rules and chain of command, just as sports instill respect for rules, teammates, opponents and fair play.—
Ron Mix,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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New downloads of Weather are no longer possible on Wear OS 6 devices from third-party manufacturers, such as Samsung, OnePlus and others.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Why Healthcare Needs a Data Overhaul Healthcare systems are generating more data than ever before, from electronic health records and lab results to imaging scans, insurance claims, and even patient updates from wearable devices.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many students rely on social media platforms to access online classes, research materials and collaborative learning tools.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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By transforming consumer devices into medical monitoring tools, gaps could be bridged in health care by providing continuous oversight.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Implements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implements. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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