Synonyms of in force

in force

phrase

as in operational

being in effective operation

The regular work rules will remain in force during the review process.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• operational
• operating
• operative
• functioning
• alive
• on line
• active
• on
• functional
• in commission
• living
• working
• live
• going
• in gear
• running
• effective
• operable
• useful
• viable
• flourishing
• productive
• usable
• producing
• busy
• workable
• dynamic
• performing
• effectual
• serving
• thriving
• humming
• employable
• yielding
• roaring
• bustling
• astir

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dead
• broken
• inactive
• nonoperating
• inoperative
• useless
• nonoperative
• nonoperational
• nonfunctional
• ineffective
• deactivated
• decommissioned
• ineffectual
• nonfunctioning
• arrested
• asleep
• idle
• kaput
• unusable
• unworkable
• sleepy
• dormant
• nonactivated
• inert
• unproductive
• latent
• fallow
• quiescent
• stagnating
• inoperable
• lifeless
• nonproductive
• vegetating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of in force

While layoffs seem par for the course at most tech firms these days, Canva had so far avoided a reduction in force of this scale. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2026

Since last year, the government has also issued a no-fly zone for the area, and these restrictions will remain in force, the government said in a statement. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

Permanent life insurance, such as whole or universal life, is designed to provide lifelong coverage as long as the policy remains in force. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Tokyo has held firm, refusing to walk back Takaichi’s statement; the restrictions remain in force, and Japan’s mineral stockpiles are dwindling. — Theodore Bunzel, Foreign Affairs, 2 Nov. 2026