as in to levy
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
that state now imposes a fine for text messaging while driving
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Recent Examples of impose
The State Water Resources Control Board voted this week not to impose enforcement measures on the area, Monserrat Solis reported for SJV Water.
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
As face values have increased in recent decades, fees imposed by Ticketmaster have increased, too.
—Leah Nylen, Bloomberg, 9 Apr. 2026
Methodically moving from the start of Duchamp’s career in the early 1900s to its end in the late 1960s, the curators take a just-the-facts approach, refusing to impose a narrative arc over this elusive artist.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The move further tightens the Nitaqat system, which has imposed quotas for Saudi hires since 2011.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
As face values have increased in recent decades, fees imposed by Ticketmaster have increased, too.
—Leah Nylen, Bloomberg, 9 Apr. 2026
Methodically moving from the start of Duchamp’s career in the early 1900s to its end in the late 1960s, the curators take a just-the-facts approach, refusing to impose a narrative arc over this elusive artist.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The move further tightens the Nitaqat system, which has imposed quotas for Saudi hires since 2011.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impose
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No income tax is levied in eight states — Alaska, Florida, New Hampshire, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Last month, Shvydkoy told ARTnews that the Russian Pavilion will go on as planned despite any sanctions that might be levied ahead of the Biennale’s opening in May.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Merritt was charged with disorderly conduct and booked into the Broward County Jail.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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But they have not been charged and are still licensed to practice law in Louisiana.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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In a text message, Bhojani said he is being fined and did not testify.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, state inspectors fined Brenntag, a global chemical wholesaler with headquarters in Germany, nearly $67,000 after its Charlotte-area plant broke federal regulations designed to protect people from hazardous waste.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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Simply put, there’s no way that your husband won’t have to deal with this.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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At this point, as one aide put it, Tisza is Magyar, and Magyar is Tisza.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Diastasis recti can be diagnosed by a pelvic floor therapist, ob-gyn, or primary cary doctor, who can assess both the separation and how well your core is functioning.—
Ronnie Koenig,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2026
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For these three types of extensions, Marjan recommends consulting a professional who can assess the best placement based on your hair’s needs, texture, and integrity.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Impose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impose. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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