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 vote was 4-3 to impose a moratorium on increases to water, sewer and stormwater rates.
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Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Pakistan and the Philippines have rolled out four-day work weeks, while Myanmar’s government is imposing driving limits.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 28 May 2026
However, Newsom also doesn’t want to leave after imposing a big increase in taxes.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Once that legal infrastructure exists, future wealth taxes can be imposed at any rate, at any threshold, at any time.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
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Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Pakistan and the Philippines have rolled out four-day work weeks, while Myanmar’s government is imposing driving limits.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 28 May 2026
However, Newsom also doesn’t want to leave after imposing a big increase in taxes.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Once that legal infrastructure exists, future wealth taxes can be imposed at any rate, at any threshold, at any time.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impose
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Ever since the Strip came to dominate Las Vegas, hotels there have levied a one-two-three punch of booze, gaming and logistics to keep their guests in one place.—
Winston Ross,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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European nations levy a range of VAT rates, which can also vary by product.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Baker is also charged with burglary, breaking into a car, auto theft and other offenses, authorities said.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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Each category is designed around different performance characteristics, balancing factors such as charging speed, energy density, lifespan, and thermal stability.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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In other words, the league no longer wants to be in the business of fining people for playing Cody Williams and John Konchar in the fourth quarter, or listening to other GMs whining about it.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Arnold fined Robinson $6,700 in July 2024.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 May 2026
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Featuring a drawstring waist and double side seams, these low-rise jeans put a playful twist on Hargitay’s wide-leg style.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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For this reason, try to put your hummingbird food far from other bird feeders and, if possible, position several hummingbird feeders across your yard so aggressive hummingbirds can keep a safe space from their own kind.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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He’s being assessed for a calf strain.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Farmers across South Jersey are assessing major crop losses after a devastating cold snap last month wiped out large portions of their fruit harvests.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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“Impose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impose. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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