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
Immigration has been a key target of US President Donald Trump’s administration, with Washington imposing a travel ban in June that fully or partially blocks nationals from 19 countries — the majority in Africa – from entering the US on security grounds.
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Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The Kremlin has insisted that international sanctions imposed since its February 2022 invasion of its neighbor have had a limited impact.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
President Trump signed an executive order imposing new tariffs on imports from numerous countries.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Aug. 2025
The supplies were unreliable because of the arbitrary and unpredictable conditions and checks imposed by Israel at the border.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
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Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The Kremlin has insisted that international sanctions imposed since its February 2022 invasion of its neighbor have had a limited impact.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
President Trump signed an executive order imposing new tariffs on imports from numerous countries.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Aug. 2025
The supplies were unreliable because of the arbitrary and unpredictable conditions and checks imposed by Israel at the border.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impose
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In fact, prices in several categories went down even after 10% across-the-board tariffs went into effect in April, with additional reciprocal tariffs levied thereafter.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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However, Osceola and Volusia counties have levied the full 5 cents for years.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Fifteen-year-old Tristen Smith was fatally shot in Elsmere, Kentucky, and her 15-year-old boyfriend has been charged with murder.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
16 Aug. 2025
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Deandre Booker, 33, was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Elkins' disappearance from her Warren, Mich., home where she was last seen on Jan. 2, PEOPLE previously reported.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Of that group, 10 were fined a total of $841,500, an amount that was later lowered to $482,450 after settlements and waivers.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
7 Aug. 2025
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He was fined by Wayne County for filing his report past the July 25th deadline.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The latest batch of files still didn’t reveal a direct connection between this officer and Oswald, but that hasn’t put the issue to bed.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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The lawsuit was filed days after state Rep. Jason Nemes, R-Middletown, said a legal challenge pending before Kentucky's Supreme Court over a bill passed by state legislators three years ago could also put the merger at risk.—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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Investors are gearing up for more inflation data to assess the state of the U.S. economy.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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Admissions officers assess your extracurricular record with an eye to initiative and authenticity.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Impose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impose. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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