forced
Americanadjective
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enforced or compulsory.
forced labor.
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strained, unnatural, or affected.
a forced smile.
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subjected to force.
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required by circumstances; emergency.
a forced landing of an airplane.
adjective
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done because of force; compulsory
forced labour
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false or unnatural
a forced smile
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due to an emergency or necessity
a forced landing
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physics caused by an external agency
a forced vibration
a forced draught
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Origin of forced
Example Sentences
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She said being forced to share custody compounded her trauma and made it harder to heal.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The rush underscores growing anxiety among migrant communities -- many of whom lack proper documentation -- with rights groups warning of forced expulsions and limited legal protections.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
That shift to usage-based pricing has forced enterprise customers to reckon with their consumption.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
For England, what happens next may not matter much, he said, as the last year has forced his company to rethink the way it does business, likely for the long term.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
With an effort, Torak forced his mind to what she was saying.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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