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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Forced to restructure the film and mix existing footage with reshot scenes, all of those sequences of Michael alongside children now feel eerie and upsetting, even if the film doesn’t touch on the allegations.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
Forced to sit out last season, Mpoyi developed into a three-star prospect while playing for All In Elite on the Under Armour circuit and in summer high school events.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
Forced to manufacture shots, the hosts took too many risks, while England's fielders snapped up chances to back up the bowlers' work.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
Forced to leave his hometown of Laredo, Texas, Ramirez spent seven years at the National Leprosarium.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
Forced him to keep his makazins warm on his feet?
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
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