ENACT Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

enact

verb

i-ˈnakt

Definition of enact

as in to pass

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 enact The appeal came less than 24 hours after Talwani issued a 14-day temporary restraining order blocking parts of USPS’s new rule enacting new guardrails on mail-in voting in the name of election security. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026 In 2025, California enacted a law that required social media platforms to display mental health warning labels to users under 18 starting in January 2027. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 If enacted, the Clarity Act would expand the agency’s authority. — Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The moratorium, if enacted, would prohibit the county from accepting, processing or approving any large-scale data center application. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enact

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Senior quarterback Brady Cloherty threw a whopping seven TD passes after the Caravan (1-1) faced a 30-point hole in the second quarter.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
From the moment Billie learns about Sophie-Rose, the teenager who inherited her legendary fake ID after it was already passed down to multiple other Gen-Z blondes, she’s obsessed.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

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Kalshi has previously denied that its prediction markets constitute gambling, because users taking a position with an event contract are always countered by another user, not the platform itself, as would be the case with a sportsbook.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
This informational and educational article does not offer or constitute, and should not be relied upon as tax or financial advice.

— Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of constitute

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The Orange County Board of Supervisors previously approved a $50,000 fund for residents and businesses impacted by the incident.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Lenders use them to decide whether to approve loans and credit cards and to determine interest rates and credit limits.

— Medora Lee, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of approve

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The win made Okamoto the first Japanese actress to receive Cannes’ best actress honor.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Apart from deepening its presence in existing markets, IHH is also considering expanding into adjacent countries, though Prem admits that no concrete plans have yet been made.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

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