impose

verb

im-ˈpōz How to pronounce impose (audio)
Definition of imposenext
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 limitations that the language barrier imposes between Haitians and Dominicans have been recognized by public, private and religious institutions alike, which have all sought to remedy it in their own piecemeal ways. — Kendall Medford, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026 Iran’s conditions include the US waiving sanctions on oil sales, lifting the naval blockade and ending other economic penalties imposed after the breakdown of the agreement back in June, a regional source familiar with the talks told CNN. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026 Revoking citizenship, imposing punitive damages, or opening security investigations in response to a documentary does not meet that test. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026 Under the previous government of Prime Minister Robert Golob, Slovenia recognized Palestinian statehood in June 2024 and imposed an arms embargo on Israel in July 2025. — Efrat Lachter , Brooke Curto, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for impose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impose
  1. levy
  2. charge
  3. fine
  4. put
  5. assess
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  • Article 1 of the Constitution gives Congress the power to levy taxes and decide how federal funds are spent — known as power of the purse.
    — Eric McDaniel, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Trump’s new import bans on some Canadian goods are set to begin next week, a response to retaliatory tariffs Canada levied earlier this month.
    — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of levy
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  • The driver, identified as 54-year-old Robert Delorenzo of Stratford, was arrested and charged with reckless driving, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and failure to stop on the right side of the road.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • There's also an AI voice assistant for activating in-car features, and a mobile app for remote air conditioning management, charging status monitoring, and automatic parking.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of charge
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  • Four others from the Bryant pit crew also were fined and put on probation because of their participation in a separate altercation after the conclusion of the second heat race at the Virginia track.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • In fact, airlines are regularly fined by the DOT for violating various federal rules, so travelers should be ready to advocate for themselves when these situations arise.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of fine
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  • The pope, who has made sounding the alarm about the risks of AI a central part of his 16-month papacy, put the issue at the heart of his visit to France.
    — Joshua McElwee, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The event features 36 holes of stroke play Saturday and Sunday, and then takes the top 64 and puts them in a single elimination match-play bracket that begins on Monday and ends with a 36-hole championship match on Thursday.
    — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of put
Verb
  • China is set to release its latest official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index as investors assess the outlook for factory activity, domestic demand and exports amid persistent pressure on the world’s second-largest economy.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • When asked to assess his team heading into the break, Simmons pointed to the details that have continued to get in FIU’s way.
    — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of assess

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“Impose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impose. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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