IMPOSED Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

imposed

verb

past tense of impose

as in charged

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 imposed In response, Britain imposed the punitive Coercive Acts (1774), closing Boston Harbour and stripping Massachusetts of self-governance. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 4 July 2026 Writing for the conservative majority, Justice Brett Kavanaugh said the restrictions imposed a significant burden on political expression and argued that lifting them could strengthen the role of political parties in elections. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026 George Kittle revealed one rule the couple imposed about the celebration. — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 The surcharge, imposed on non-primary residences valued by the city at more than $1 million, was first proposed in April, approved in May and officially took effect this week. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 3 July 2026 New York City officials on Thursday reported multiple shark sightings at Rockaway Beach in Queens and imposed intermittent beach closures. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 Simpson, rather than give probation, imposed a sentence of five years, but allowed Perez Garcia to become eligible for parole at any time. — Carolyn Komatsoulis updated July 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 July 2026 The experience of Jack Ma illustrates the limits imposed on entrepreneurs who become too powerful or politically outspoken. — Rainer Zitelmann, Fortune, 2 July 2026 Authorities in France's capital have imposed restrictions on the sale and public consumption of alcohol, hoping to ease the burden on hospitals of people being brought in with dehydration as Paris bakes in a record-breaking heat wave. — Duarte Dias, CBS News, 26 June 2026

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Los Angeles County prosecutors charged Jason Melara, Taylor and Johnson not only with his murder, but also the killing of Mario Melara under the theory that his death was provoked by the armed robbery of Aguilar.

— Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
On Thursday, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office charged Ramon with lewd and lascivious acts on a minor, police said.

— Jason Green, Mercury News, 10 July 2026

Definition of charged

Verb

Cyclists should be ticketed and fined for these violations, just like motorists.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
But if Meta is found in violation of the DSA, it could be fined as much as 6% of its global revenue — which could total more than $12 billion, based on last year’s earnings.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

Definition of fined

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The Home Value Report and the office’s publicly available residential valuation model documentation give homeowners greater insight into how properties are assessed.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
The total amount being assessed for the 2025 weed and nuisance abatements for five properties is $22,520, which includes one property’s assessment of $12,620, according to a staff report.

— Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026