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
States including Massachusetts and Tennessee are now looking into enacting their own version of the system.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Sometimes plotting a fantasy feels as naughty as enacting it.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
They were welcomed by the Gonzalez family, who were enacting a scene being played out in millions of living rooms across the country.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, laws requiring voter ID are on the rise, with eight states enacting voter ID laws since 2020.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The panel of judges concluded Tennessee had a rational basis for enacting the law.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
In the joint rules meeting on Tuesday, several of them questioned the wisdom of enacting a new restroom rule.
—Jacey Fortin, New York Times, 4 Dec. 2024
The source familiar with agency decision-making said some state regulators are likely to take the lead on the issue in coming months, with Colorado and New York recently enacting curbs on medical debt reporting.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2024
Presidents are the last line of defense against politicians who bully and browbeat universities into enacting ideological restrictions.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Sometimes plotting a fantasy feels as naughty as enacting it.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
They were welcomed by the Gonzalez family, who were enacting a scene being played out in millions of living rooms across the country.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, laws requiring voter ID are on the rise, with eight states enacting voter ID laws since 2020.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The panel of judges concluded Tennessee had a rational basis for enacting the law.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
In the joint rules meeting on Tuesday, several of them questioned the wisdom of enacting a new restroom rule.
—Jacey Fortin, New York Times, 4 Dec. 2024
The source familiar with agency decision-making said some state regulators are likely to take the lead on the issue in coming months, with Colorado and New York recently enacting curbs on medical debt reporting.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2024
Presidents are the last line of defense against politicians who bully and browbeat universities into enacting ideological restrictions.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enacting
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By passing site-neutral payment reforms, lawmakers can ensure that patients pay the same price for the same service, regardless of whether it’s delivered in a hospital outpatient department or an independent physician’s office.Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Hawaii native is among the school leaders in passing (8,683 yards) and total passing touchdowns (72).Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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Under the National Environmental Policy Act, the federal government is required to conduct environmental reviews before approving energy production plans, infrastructure builds and other projects.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company is also broadening its international footprint, with Canada approving the CAN-PRIME study to recruit patients for trials.Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
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These values guide decision making and unite your team, especially during crises.Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That might be the difference between making the playoffs and not making the playoffs.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Enacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enacting. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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