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as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
police enjoined the community's full cooperation in getting rid of the drug dealers
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2
as in to instruct
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
undeterred, the captain enjoined his crew to sail at full speed into the mine-filled harbor
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as in to prohibit
to order not to do or use or to be done or used
Quakerism enjoins the taking of human life
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Recent Examples of enjoin
Clooney enjoins his comrades to feel justified in twisting journalism from objectivity to partisanship.
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Armond White, National Review, 30 Apr. 2025
Jenner & Block is now urging the judge to permanently enjoin the entire order.
—Ashley Oliver, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2025
On Wednesday, Leon heard oral arguments on WilmerHale’s request to enjoin the order permanently.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2025
The lawsuit wants a judge to declare the committee letter unconstitutional and enjoin the university from producing any documents.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
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Armond White, National Review, 30 Apr. 2025
Jenner & Block is now urging the judge to permanently enjoin the entire order.
—Ashley Oliver, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2025
On Wednesday, Leon heard oral arguments on WilmerHale’s request to enjoin the order permanently.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2025
The lawsuit wants a judge to declare the committee letter unconstitutional and enjoin the university from producing any documents.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoin
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The shifting nature of public opinion nowadays demands tough talk, of strong borders and rule of law.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
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In the strips that make up the inaugural Archipelago Mafalda, Quino’s heroine demands, over and over, that adults do a better job both explaining and occupying the world.—
Lily Meyer,
The Dial,
20 May 2025
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Trump pushed to end penny production In February, Trump instructed the Treasury Department to stop minting the low-value coins.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem instructed her department on Thursday to terminate Harvard's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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The order explicitly prohibits the sale of any bitcoin from the reserve, cementing its role as a permanent sovereign asset.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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For the first time in Minnesota, a local law prohibits adverse employment actions based solely on a candidate’s or employee’s criminal history, unless the employer can demonstrate that the history is reasonably related to the duties of the position.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Amorim requires a new centre forward to lead the line, but has missed out on landing Liam Delap after the Ipswich Town striker reportedly decided to join Chelsea instead.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Visiting remote stretches of coast, pristine beaches, or villages that receive few tourists typically requires an explorer yacht that can be self-sufficient for several days.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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As part of his administration’s campaign against DEI programs, Trump has also ordered federal agencies, including FERC, to stop considering environmental justice in decision-making.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2025
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Showtime has ordered an eighth season of its drama The Chi, putting the show into rare company at the outlet.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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No one wants the criminal gangs, divorce attorneys or, heaven forbid, the tax man chasing after those Dior diamonds.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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The group is demanding Parks and Wildlife revoke all permits issued to Trunks and Humps, notify it that the performances are forbidden and take steps to make sure permits aren’t issued for traveling elephant acts in the future.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
22 May 2025
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That’s how Phil Robertson, who found fame and fortune through his hunting-business empire and some controversy but also popularity for his outspoken religious and political beliefs, requested people respond to his death.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 May 2025
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Prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York wrote to the judge requesting the man be incarcerated before trial.—
Evan Mealins,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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In 2024, a highly intoxicated passenger on an All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo to Seattle reportedly bit a flight attendant in the arm an hour after takeoff, the Japanese airline told The Japan Times.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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However, Merced told Variety in May 2025 that production of the third installment will likely begin in 2026.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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“Enjoin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoin. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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