1
: compelled by force or necessity : involuntary
a forced landing
2
: done or produced with effort, exertion, or pressure
a forced laugh
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Examples of forced in a Sentence
forced payment of membership dues
wasn't thrilled with the suggestion and so responded with a forced smile
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If that’s not enough, Oren Burks, a 49ers reserve linebacker and core special teams player, signed with Philadelphia and had the game of his life against the Commanders with nine tackles, a sack and a forced fumble.
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Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
As the Eagles’ bold new leader, Carter dominated the Rams last week (seven pressures, two sacks and a forced fumble) despite being doubled during over half his pass rushes.
—Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
During his five-year career, Baron produced 19 sacks and two forced fumbles.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025
A day later, the Supreme Court ruled 9-0 to uphold the law requiring a forced sale of TikTok by Chinese-parent ByteDance or a ban of the app in the U.S.
—Salvador Rodriguez, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
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Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
As the Eagles’ bold new leader, Carter dominated the Rams last week (seven pressures, two sacks and a forced fumble) despite being doubled during over half his pass rushes.
—Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
During his five-year career, Baron produced 19 sacks and two forced fumbles.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025
A day later, the Supreme Court ruled 9-0 to uphold the law requiring a forced sale of TikTok by Chinese-parent ByteDance or a ban of the app in the U.S.
—Salvador Rodriguez, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
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forced
adjective
ˈfō(ə)rst 
ˈfȯ(ə)rst
1
: caused or brought about by force or necessity : involuntary
made a forced landing
2
: done or produced with effort
a forced laugh
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