ENFORCE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

enforce

verb

in-ˈfȯrs

Definition of enforce next

as in to implement

to carry out effectively the duty of the police is to enforce the law

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Recent Examples of enforce Enforceability assesses whether the agency charged with enforcing the rule can actually administer it. —

Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 15 May 2026 Who doubts the law would be enforced in a ham-handed way, with people being denied the presumption of innocence? —

U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026 During the crunch, Anthropic has been testing solutions to reduce demand, like enforcing stricter limits during peak hours or removing Claude Code from its cheaper subscription plan. —

ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026 Also, according to sources familiar with the upcoming bipartisan legislation, there would be a governing body enacted to provide clear guidance on rules pertaining to the potential changes coming, with college administrators being in agreement on how they are enforced. —

Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for enforce

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The parent of a female athlete at Saturday's meet told Fox News Digital that a coach informed them that the same pilot program would be implemented for the remainder of the state postseason, starting with the section final on Saturday.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Chelsea’s stable of wingers may be less confident of their future prospects if Alonso implements his Leverkusen system.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 17 May 2026