IMPLEMENTS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

implements 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of implement

as in enforces

to carry out effectively implemented the evacuation plan without a hitch

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noun

plural of implement

as in tools

an article intended for use in work gardening implements such as hoes, spades, and pruners

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The new hall opened just in time to absorb a boost in freshman housing demand as the school implements its new on-campus living requirement. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Eco effort To protect the pristine natural habitat, Jumeirah Olhahali implements successful conservation projects and educates guests on their role in the preservation efforts. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 The siblings may argue that the current transaction implements the type of sale that Jeanie and the trustees contemplated in the tag-along provision. — Mirin Fader, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Advocacy groups are sounding alarms over widespread issues in federal student loan programs as the Education Department implements major reforms. — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Much now depends on how the administration defines domestic manufacturing and implements the policy. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 22 July 2026 Sometimes the best outfits are the ones that don’t require careful planning and styling — a mantra my mom implements on vacation and for her everyday work outfits. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 The law implements new regulations around AI uses in the state including chatbots and how minors use social media. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 The project is one of the major street redesigns moving forward as Los Angeles implements Measure HLA. — Hanna Kang, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2026

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With that in mind, the formula implements encapsulated peptides to repair broken hair bonds. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026 Gemma, who’s a new character to the series and doesn’t really know about the Further yet, works at a dentist’s office, so writer-director Jacob Chase has fun with dental implements and X-rays, as well as constant tooth imagery. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026 In some cases, archaeologists have also found combat implements buried with ancient Egyptian women. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026 As well as a comprehensive display about the process of making leather, featuring many vintage implements, the museum offers a demonstration by an expert cutter of the immense skill required to craft a fashionable pair of leather gloves. — James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026 Middle and upper-class people would have wanted special implements for drinking these beverages and a place to drink it. — James Doubek, NPR, 3 July 2026 Dwight Eisenhower and the senior generals said this was one of the most important battle implements ever devised and America's greatest contribution to the war effort. — Christopher Derose, CBS News, 12 June 2026 The resulting jelly-like mass is then 3D-printed via air pressure and left to air dry at room temperature to form its final shape – all without the need for energy-intensive heating or extra implements. — Shirl Leigh june 08, New Atlas, 8 June 2026 Additionally, the Alpha 9 AI processor Gen 8 implements AI Picture Pro and AI Super Upscaling to ensure that both picture and sound are smooth. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026

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Then, in June, the Department of Justice (DOJ), which enforces the integration mandate, issued a legal opinion taking a similar position — essentially aligning itself with the plaintiffs in the case.

— Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
Size, breed and number of pets Ask whether the hotel enforces a weight or size restriction.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

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Instead, Cramer pointed to Cook's ability to sustain the iPhone's appeal and keep consumers coming back through successive generations of premium devices.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Infecting already compromised devices Research published Monday brings the threat into much clearer view.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026

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