in force

phrase

1

: in great numbers

picnickers were out in force

2

: valid, operative

the ban remains in force

Examples of in force in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sony’s top leaders will be out in force to support the event. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

Juan Proaño, who heads the League of United Latin American Citizens, said ICE doesn't have to show up in force at numerous sites. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Juan Proaño, who heads the League of United Latin American Citizens, said ICE doesn’t have to show up in force at numerous sites. — Rebecca Santana, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

Celebrities came out in force on the red carpet before taking in the five-time Tony winning musical that has serious local ties. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for in force

• concourse
• divorce
• endorse
• enforce
• indorse
• midcourse
• outsource
• perforce
• racehorse
• remorse
• seahorse
• workforce