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
Under the shadow of a supreme leader who dictates key decisions, and cunning politicians maneuvering for power, the Iranian presidency has over the past two years been reduced to little more than administering the edicts imposed from above.
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Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Additional time was imposed consecutively for the other convictions.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The defense claims those statements violated restrictions imposed by Judge Tony Graf against speaking about the case outside of court.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Around $50 million in costs are expected to be imposed on Sacramento County under HR 1, according to Thomas.
—Reeti Malhotra
june 11, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
For months, Jeff Metcalf has been silenced by a gag order imposed by the judge.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The ports, like the main roadways, have become strategic targets for armed gangs, which generate millions of dollars through extortion schemes imposed on truck drivers moving goods in and out of the ports.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Oklahoma, Missouri and Georgia have imposed permitting and inspection requirements for some livestock shipments.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Makary drew criticism last year after the agency imposed stricter requirements on who could get Covid shots.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 29 May 2026
Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Additional time was imposed consecutively for the other convictions.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The defense claims those statements violated restrictions imposed by Judge Tony Graf against speaking about the case outside of court.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Around $50 million in costs are expected to be imposed on Sacramento County under HR 1, according to Thomas.
—Reeti Malhotra
june 11, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
For months, Jeff Metcalf has been silenced by a gag order imposed by the judge.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The ports, like the main roadways, have become strategic targets for armed gangs, which generate millions of dollars through extortion schemes imposed on truck drivers moving goods in and out of the ports.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Oklahoma, Missouri and Georgia have imposed permitting and inspection requirements for some livestock shipments.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Makary drew criticism last year after the agency imposed stricter requirements on who could get Covid shots.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imposed
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Avoid any water that may be charged with electricity and do not attempt to walk through floodwaters.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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On July 17 — three days after police discovered their bodies — 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian was charged with their killings.—
Sean Mandell,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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If someone enters illegally or with violence, they are fined, imprisoned and banned from entry.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Love was also fined $10,000, according to Tarrant County court records.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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The two guardsmen were allegedly shot by Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who pleaded not guilty to multiple charges levied against him, including first-degree murder, earlier this week.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Dec. 2025
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Credit card processing fees are levied both on the price of the goods or services and any taxes or tips added to the bill.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
27 Nov. 2025
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According to seismic officials, the offshore quake did not trigger a new tsunami alert, and there were no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries as monitoring agencies assessed the impact.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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Bane, 27, was assessed a technical foul for his role in the incident, the league said.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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Down by 29 at one point, the Knicks stormed all the way back, putting Madison Square Garden into a frenzy.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Trump aides now accuse the bipartisan group of resisting the rightful role of the commander in chief to put his own mark on the celebrations.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
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“Imposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imposed. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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