as in to enforce
to carry out effectively
implemented the evacuation plan without a hitch
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as in tool
an article intended for use in work
gardening implements such as hoes, spades, and pruners
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Recent Examples of implement
Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Although the survey was conducted prior to Trump’s announcement of a 10-percent base tax on all goods coming into the U.S. earlier this week, the president has promised to implement sweeping tariffs since his presidential campaign.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025
Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
Not keen to picking up hammers and sharp implements, most are preparing to soften their responses to the incoming administration.
—Matt Boyse, National Review, 7 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The House recently voted to bar lawmakers from trying to force a vote to end the emergency declaration Trump used to implement the tariffs.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Although the survey was conducted prior to Trump’s announcement of a 10-percent base tax on all goods coming into the U.S. earlier this week, the president has promised to implement sweeping tariffs since his presidential campaign.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
The secretary oversees and implements all of the president’s foreign policies through the State Department, which includes several agencies, including the Foreign Service.
—Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
Not keen to picking up hammers and sharp implements, most are preparing to soften their responses to the incoming administration.
—Matt Boyse, National Review, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implement
Verb
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The agency is responsible for policy and programs that address the nation’s housing needs and enforce fair housing laws.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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When enforced, an arbitration clause compels a judge to dismiss a case.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The website offers screening and assessment tools, informational articles, self-help guides and a guide to providers in Kane County.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Features include integrated evaluation tools, memory capabilities for context retention and robust tracing for debugging.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Malware steals bank cards and passwords from millions of devices.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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What is the best way to protect your Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android devices from getting hacked?—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Implement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implement. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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