IMPLEMENTING Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

implementing

verb

present participle of implement

as in enforcing

to carry out effectively implemented the evacuation plan without a hitch

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Recent Examples of implementing Despite years of engaging with local politicians, Airbnb has failed to stop some of them from implementing caps or outright bans on short-term rentals. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026 The Kremlin on Friday confirmed the agreement and said that the Russian and Ukrainian militaries were working to determine the dates ⁠for implementing it. — Reuters, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026 Reporting directly to president of soccer, AMBSE Mauricio Culebro, Gunney will be responsible for establishing and implementing a soccer philosophy that supports the club’s competitive vision and long-term ambitions. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026 His remit also includes implementing AI across creative content production. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 For instance, the agency allowed some states to ban enrollees from using food stamps to buy soda and candy, although a federal judge earlier this year ruled that the Agriculture Department exceeded its authority in implementing the rules. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 The Secret Service said that workplace violence can be prevented by implementing proactive steps -- such as securing the support of senior executives at the company to create a team that is aware of threatening or concerning behaviors. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026 Oftentimes, the process still involves the original writer—with the producer giving notes and the writer implementing those changes to the best of their ability. — Blake J. Harris, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 The contractors who start building this visibility now, ahead of the implementing regulations, will be negotiating from a position of readiness when enforcement begins. — Yardley Pohl, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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One criticism, which mirrors a plotline in the film, is that Ali G uses the character as a cover for enforcing racial stereotypes.

— Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
OutKick asked Bass whether the NBA has a role in overseeing or enforcing that provision, or whether enforcement is solely the WNBA’s responsibility.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

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