as in to pass
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
Congress enacts all laws relating to foreign trade and immigration
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of enact
California, Colorado, Illinois, New Jersey and other states are exploring similar legislation, while New York has already enacted a related pricing transparency law.
—
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Sadly, politicians will not have the nerve to enact and enforce such legislation.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
With the clear power to enact humane pet shop ordinances, Connecticut cities will be able to promote humane businesses.
—Annie Hornish, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
The elections were the first to take place since reforms were enacted in response to international pressure.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for enact
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Sadly, politicians will not have the nerve to enact and enforce such legislation.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
With the clear power to enact humane pet shop ordinances, Connecticut cities will be able to promote humane businesses.
—Annie Hornish, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
The elections were the first to take place since reforms were enacted in response to international pressure.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for enact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enact
Verb
-
The City Council passed the item by unanimous vote and without discussion.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
-
The Mets will reassess after 10 days have passed.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Turkey denies the deaths constituted genocide, saying the toll has been inflated and that those killed were victims of civil war and unrest.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
-
Nothing that should constitute an issue with a robomower in my experience.—
Joe Salas
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Bellin said legislating around the issue is difficult because lawmakers don’t want to create rules that would exclude evidence truly relevant to any case.—
Maria Sherman,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
-
Through the years, Dargan was involved in high-profile issues in the legislature because the public safety committee legislates guns and gambling.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The Florida Senate later approved the plan in a 21-17 vote.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
-
The Florida Legislature approved the new congressional map Wednesday.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Where things have felt vague, clarity makes a noticeable difference.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
-
States can also make an independent decision not to allow the sale of a product in their state.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Enact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enact. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
