as in passing
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
Congress enacts all laws relating to foreign trade and immigration
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Recent Examples of enacting
With only a tiny tax-credit ESA program, Missouri has lagged behind other red states in enacting robust school-choice policies.
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Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Little wonder authoritarian states were spurred by the Arab Spring into enacting draconian internet controls.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Both states may succeed in enacting their mid-decade maps.
—Matt Germer, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
The law says the United States Trade Representative must attempt to negotiate with foreign governments and communicate with the World Trade Organization before enacting trade penalties.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law July 4, enacting harsher work requirements and limiting the amount of federal reimbursements hospitals can receive for performing services required by law.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 2 Sep. 2025
The bill was pitched as a post-disaster relief measure, preventing counties hit by hurricanes from enacting moratoriums, raising impact fees or altering land-use rules during recovery.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Missouri Democrats have little ability to prevent Republican lawmakers from enacting a new map.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
At least eight people have been charged in what the Los Angeles officials have described as a crime ring enacting a string of residential robberies across the city.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2025
Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Little wonder authoritarian states were spurred by the Arab Spring into enacting draconian internet controls.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Both states may succeed in enacting their mid-decade maps.
—Matt Germer, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
The law says the United States Trade Representative must attempt to negotiate with foreign governments and communicate with the World Trade Organization before enacting trade penalties.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law July 4, enacting harsher work requirements and limiting the amount of federal reimbursements hospitals can receive for performing services required by law.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 2 Sep. 2025
The bill was pitched as a post-disaster relief measure, preventing counties hit by hurricanes from enacting moratoriums, raising impact fees or altering land-use rules during recovery.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Missouri Democrats have little ability to prevent Republican lawmakers from enacting a new map.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
At least eight people have been charged in what the Los Angeles officials have described as a crime ring enacting a string of residential robberies across the city.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enacting
Verb
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This has become the norm, with the club’s outstanding start appearing more like the aberration with each passing day.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Granite Hills had just 59 yards passing at the break with 21 of those coming on the last play of the half.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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The resolution emphasized that Hamas's October 7 attack, while constituting international crimes, does not justify genocide against the broader civilian population of Gaza.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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The former carries a sentence of up to one year in prison and a fine, both of which could be increased if an officer was injured, constituting a felony.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While legislating to force Europeans to only buy new EVs by 2035, its parliamentarians failed to notice only China had the technology to supply them at affordable prices.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Wednesday was the first full day back for members of Congress after an annual monthlong break from legislating.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Without independent, experienced directors, the board has become a rubber stamp, approving misaligned compensation packages and tolerating underwhelming strategies while shareholders and franchisees shoulder the consequences.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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What was supposed to happen When there isn't a zealous anti-vaccine activist personally directing federal vaccine policy, US health agencies have a thorough, transparent protocol for approving and recommending vaccinations.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After making a joke about the height of the microphone, Grande reiterated her appreciation for her supporters.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Vine & Dandy is open to making a custom color or even potentially printing a unique design on a shirt.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Enacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enacting. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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