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as in required
forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law
forced payment of membership dues
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as in strained
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
wasn't thrilled with the suggestion and so responded with a forced smile
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as in unwilling
not made or done willingly or by choice
participation in the program was forced
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as in compelled
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
the public outcry from the scandal forced the mayor to resign road construction forced them to take an alternate route
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as in violated
to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse with a person unwilling or unable to give consent
was accused of forcing a woman
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Recent Examples of forced
Tom Zoellner, SPIN, 27 Nov. 2024
Before going down, the 24-year-old had accumulated 19 tackles, 17 quarterback hits, 7.5 sacks and a forced fumble.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
McDuffie had 10 tackles and a forced fumble, McKinney delivered nine stops and Walker contributed 10 tackles and a sack.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett was a constant thorn in Pittsburgh’s side throughout the first half, with the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year going into the break with three sacks and a forced fumble.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Could the members have, in their forced retirement, seen their megahit as bearing a new meaning: Success, come back?
—Tom Zoellner, SPIN, 27 Nov. 2024
Before going down, the 24-year-old had accumulated 19 tackles, 17 quarterback hits, 7.5 sacks and a forced fumble.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
McDuffie had 10 tackles and a forced fumble, McKinney delivered nine stops and Walker contributed 10 tackles and a sack.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett was a constant thorn in Pittsburgh’s side throughout the first half, with the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year going into the break with three sacks and a forced fumble.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forced
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They’re often infused with local fruit; others contain ginger beer for a spicy-sweet flavor, or tonic or club soda for the required fizz.Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
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The company repeatedly violated state laws without consequences, including closing hospital units without required notice.Mike Deehan, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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By William Baldwin, Senior Contributor State budgets are strained and tax hikes might make voters angry or businesses inclined to leave.William Baldwin, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The return of former chief scout Sven Mislintat — with whom Kehl has a strained relationship — as technical director, further complicated his role.Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Talks in Qatar have focused on narrowing long-standing gaps between Hamas and Israel, with both sides unwilling to compromise on key demands.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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But the findings offer a promising starting point for those who may be unwilling or unable to engage in more traditional workouts.Hannah Singleton, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
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The bipartisan vote for release marks a significant shift, as Republicans in the full House had previously blocked two Democratic resolutions that would have compelled the report's release.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Without China making the first move, Chinese firms will be compelled by genuine market forces rather than often heavy-handed and inefficient state mandates to realize Xi’s vision.Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Months later, the Department of Justice concluded that five Texas juvenile detention centers violated children's constitutional and civil rights.Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment that the commission, by approving the plans, has violated their fundamental rights.Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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With the area now under a compulsory evacuation order, even those whose homes survived the inferno need to go elsewhere for the foreseeable future.CBS News, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Less than half of workers age 62-64 wanted to retire, and almost 90% believed that there should be no compulsory retirement at 65.James Chappel / Made by History, TIME, 3 Jan. 2025
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Most current mock drafts have Shedeur landing somewhere in the top three picks, which makes sense considering there are a ton of quarterback-needy teams.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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But the upper stage will do something new on Flight 7, deploying 10 mock satellites — inactive versions of SpaceX's Starlink broadband craft — which will follow Ship's suborbital trajectory and splash down in the Indian Ocean as well.Mike Wall, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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The jury did not find, however, that Carroll was raped.Conor Murray, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The woman, who filed her lawsuit under the name Jane Doe, alleged she was raped after she was driven to an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty 24 years ago.Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Forced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forced. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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