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as in required
forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law
forced payment of membership dues
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as in strained
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
wasn't thrilled with the suggestion and so responded with a forced smile
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as in unwilling
not made or done willingly or by choice
participation in the program was forced
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as in compelled
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
the public outcry from the scandal forced the mayor to resign road construction forced them to take an alternate route
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as in violated
to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse with a person unwilling or unable to give consent
was accused of forcing a woman
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Recent Examples of forced
Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
The United States publicly endorsed Egypt’s opposition to any forced displacement of Palestinians into the Sinai Peninsula.
—Michael Wahid Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 26 Nov. 2024
Even if their complaint against employers is taken seriously, and authorities take action to end the forced labor, absent explicit laws protecting them undocumented workers could still end up facing deportation.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Israeli authorities have caused a forced displacement of Palestinian people in Gaza to an extent that constitutes war crimes and crimes against humanity, Human Rights Watch said in a report on Thursday.
—Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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If not for a forced fumble by freshman linebacker Bobby Pruitt at the Miami 17 with 3:49 to play in the third quarter, the Orange would have likely scored at least a field goal on their third possession.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
The United States publicly endorsed Egypt’s opposition to any forced displacement of Palestinians into the Sinai Peninsula.
—Michael Wahid Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 26 Nov. 2024
Even if their complaint against employers is taken seriously, and authorities take action to end the forced labor, absent explicit laws protecting them undocumented workers could still end up facing deportation.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Israeli authorities have caused a forced displacement of Palestinian people in Gaza to an extent that constitutes war crimes and crimes against humanity, Human Rights Watch said in a report on Thursday.
—Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, the required hormone injections can cause ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, where the ovaries become swollen and painful.New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2024
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Watch for the large orange and black warning signs at high use public accesses and the required thin ice signs around open water areas.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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But inflation, housing shortages and strained services have fueled frustration at migrant and refugee populations in many European countries, and the unrest has manifested itself at the ballot box in Britain, France, Germany, Italy and several others.Rob Picheta, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Eminem often highlighted his strained relationship with his mother in his music early in his career.Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
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People will be afraid to take risks, stuck in their old ways or simply unwilling to listen.Brian Slipka, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Many parents were unwilling to send young children to school during the height of COVID-19, while numerous preschools temporarily shut down.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The bipartisan vote for release marks a significant shift, as Republicans in the full House had previously blocked two Democratic resolutions that would have compelled the report's release.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Without China making the first move, Chinese firms will be compelled by genuine market forces rather than often heavy-handed and inefficient state mandates to realize Xi’s vision.Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Months later, the Department of Justice concluded that five Texas juvenile detention centers violated children's constitutional and civil rights.Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment that the commission, by approving the plans, has violated their fundamental rights.Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Far from being a compulsory burden or tax as some critics lazily posit, sports betting is a voluntary entertainment option, comparable to attending a concert, dining out, or going to the movies.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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An early draft of the bill was submitted by former President Ebrahim Raisi in May 2023 after the deadly protests over compulsory hijab laws.CNN staff, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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In August 2022, China launched a mock military blockade of Taiwan after Nancy Pelosi became the first serving U.S. House speaker to visit the island in 25 years.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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There are the burgers, wings, tacos and nachos along with craft and mock cocktails, wine and of course beers, which are available in 40-ounce steins.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2024
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Around that time, a colleague took her home from a party and raped her.Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuit claims Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, raped her while Combs and another unnamed celebrity watched.Brie Stimson, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Forced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forced. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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