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
The data comes as Japan grapples with the fallout from the Iran war, with the country releasing oil stockpiles and enacting fuel subsidies to stave off the worst of the energy shock from the closed Strait of Hormuz.
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Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
In reality however — and sadly — this structure gave way to constant battles and micromanagement, often preventing the mayor from improving the system and enacting any real change.
—Dennis Walcott, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Many Democrats don’t like subsidies that favor the rich, and many Republicans don’t like enacting new taxes to help pay for them.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Obama was enacting the two roles that presidents play.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Test the waters by sharing your plan before enacting it, then go forward with respect for people and outcomes.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Florida’s regular legislative session concluded last week without enacting a potent public records reform bill (CS/HB 437) that the House had approved 111-0.
—Martin Dyckman, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The lack of snow has water providers across the state enacting drought restrictions or preparing to do so.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Murphy's ruling on Monday halted a government memo enacting the new vaccine schedule, and halted the appointments of 13 new ACIP members and all votes taken by them.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
In reality however — and sadly — this structure gave way to constant battles and micromanagement, often preventing the mayor from improving the system and enacting any real change.
—Dennis Walcott, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Many Democrats don’t like subsidies that favor the rich, and many Republicans don’t like enacting new taxes to help pay for them.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Obama was enacting the two roles that presidents play.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Test the waters by sharing your plan before enacting it, then go forward with respect for people and outcomes.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Florida’s regular legislative session concluded last week without enacting a potent public records reform bill (CS/HB 437) that the House had approved 111-0.
—Martin Dyckman, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The lack of snow has water providers across the state enacting drought restrictions or preparing to do so.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Murphy's ruling on Monday halted a government memo enacting the new vaccine schedule, and halted the appointments of 13 new ACIP members and all votes taken by them.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enacting
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Dave Malloy’s score is versatile, brilliant and grows more relevant with each passing year.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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The backseat passenger on a passing scooter opened fire into a group of people at the corner, which included Kaori’s parents and some other young children.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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As of today, more than 10,000 active Starlink satellites are in space, constituting about two thirds of all satellites that are currently in orbit.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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Moreover, by the end of February our statewide snowpack was only 66% of average for this date, constituting a significant decline from 85% at this time last year.—
Daniel Kolkey,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
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Critiques of the bill Cohen added that under international law, Israel’s parliament should not be legislating in the West Bank, which is not sovereign Israeli territory.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Instead of threatening or legislating credit card issuers, there’s an easier solution.—
Howard Dvorkin,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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Political experts have also pointed out that Proposition 50 passed with a wide margin, with 64% of of voters approving the measure, so the investigation wouldn't have any impact on the results.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The judge will consider approving the settlement at an April 2 hearing.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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The guard’s eyes widened when presented with the concept that the Bulls technically still had a shot at making the playoffs, at least for another game.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Education Department's notices to borrowers beginning Friday will direct them to enroll in a plan and resume making payments as soon as this summer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Enacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enacting. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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