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

Once the requirement is fully in force, carriers will verify that eligible travelers have valid authorization before allowing them to board. — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Customers who had a private passenger State Farm auto policy in force at any time in 2025 and whose dividend payment is at least $10 qualify for a dividend. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026

In a question-and-answer part of the event, a staffer expressed concern about the agency’s ability to continue the high level of detailed work necessary to address ongoing outbreaks such as measles and Ebola following a massive reduction in force. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026

Customers with a private passenger auto policy in force at any point in 2025 are eligible. — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026