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
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
The promise of lasers The third element that ultimately may be the most difficult to design, build and implement will be a new method of destroying incoming missiles: lasers.
—James Stavridis, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 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
Parks Administration Description: Plans, develops, authorizes, implements, supervises and evaluates programs/projects, activities and services on a large scale with countywide impact; facilitates inclusion, prepares reports, and analyzes and interprets data.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
The promise of lasers The third element that ultimately may be the most difficult to design, build and implement will be a new method of destroying incoming missiles: lasers.
—James Stavridis, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implement
Verb
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The history of sanctions suggests that there is often great confusion as to what and who is sanctioned and what, if any, legal authority the U.S. has to enforce the sanctions on foreign actors.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Read more: Does FHP have the resources to enforce immigration law?—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Such tools could save people time and energy in everyday tasks while aiding with fields like medical research.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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Customers can use the store locator tool to confirm hours for their local restaurant.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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While that sounds obscure, the team’s work is foundational for advanced technological research in areas like computer chip manufacturing and medical diagnostic devices.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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For safe manufacturers and resellers of eclipse glasses and filters for optical devices, including cameras and smartphones, check out this list curated by the American Astronomical Society.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Implement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implement. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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