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

Nacha's account verification rule is now in force, requiring stronger validation of bank account details before processing ACH transactions. — Ivaylo Bozoukov, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Since the Texas Education Agency appointed Peter Licata as Fort Worth ISD’s superintendent, the district has made a number of sweeping changes, including a reduction in force that cut positions related to speech and special education services. — Samuel O’Neal 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

The factors that had confounded such efforts remained in force and had worsened. — Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

The agency added that FDA investigators involved in outbreak response were not affected by recent reductions in force. — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 14 July 2026