LEGISLATING Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

legislating

verb

present participle of legislate

as in enacting

to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action wants the Congress to legislate new laws banning the use of these types of weapons

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Recent Examples of legislating Congress isn't legislating these days. — CBS News, 7 June 2026 Californians are accustomed to legislating by the ballot and often face a list of propositions. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 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 Instead of threatening or legislating credit card issuers, there’s an easier solution. — Howard Dvorkin, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026 Unfortunately, the legislative branch shows little appetite for legislating. — Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026 In the United States, the states are legislating and enforcing their own AI rules even as the federal government in 2025 moved to prevent state action and loosen the reins. — IEEE Spectrum, 2 Feb. 2026 One year ago today, New York signed the Fashion Workers Act into law, legislating access to workplace protection for models, and enforcing tighter regulation policies for the management companies that represent them. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 19 June 2026 The White House has begun taking note of which House Republican lawmakers are missing votes, particularly those who are focusing their energy more on campaigning than legislating, The Washington Post’s Kadia Goba reports. — Cate Martel, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2026

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City codes show the council has 60 days to consider enacting the proposal before it can be placed on the ballot.

— Dylan Lysen July 6, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
In doing so, ERISA blocks states from enacting comprehensive health insurance reforms, including those promoting health insurance equity.

— Miranda Yaver, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

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