Synonyms of in force

in force

phrase

as in operational

being in effective operation

The regular work rules will remain in force during the review process.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• operational
• operating
• operative
• functioning
• alive
• on line
• active
• on
• functional
• in commission
• living
• working
• live
• going
• in gear
• running
• effective
• operable
• useful
• viable
• flourishing
• productive
• usable
• producing
• busy
• workable
• dynamic
• performing
• effectual
• serving
• thriving
• humming
• employable
• yielding
• roaring
• bustling
• astir

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dead
• broken
• inactive
• nonoperating
• inoperative
• useless
• nonoperative
• nonoperational
• nonfunctional
• ineffective
• deactivated
• decommissioned
• ineffectual
• nonfunctioning
• arrested
• asleep
• idle
• kaput
• unusable
• unworkable
• sleepy
• dormant
• nonactivated
• inert
• unproductive
• latent
• fallow
• quiescent
• stagnating
• inoperable
• lifeless
• nonproductive
• vegetating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of in force

Soon, the police were there in force, but the dedication of the outraged, chanting crowd demanding the men’s release ensured this would be no ordinary standoff. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

The commitments, which come into effect once the transaction completes and will remain in force for five years, will ensure that 5 News’ editorial direction remains entirely separate from CBS News and CNN International. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

Cops were spotted out in force giving out $190 traffic tickets to cyclists blowing red lights or riding in the bus lane — just hours after the fatal crash. — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026

Impacts of staff cuts Fort Worth ISD’s Board of Managers voted to enact a sweeping reduction in force to hundreds of positions across the district as part of its restructuring plan and to shave off areas of its budget. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026