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 The bill, signed into law April 9, provides that jail credit when consecutive sentences are imposed shall not apply to more than one case. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026 Because the knives’ large blades caused particularly bloody and gruesome injuries, many state legislatures banned them or imposed prohibitive taxes, the 7th Circuit panel said in its 2-1 decision. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 26 July 2026 Every difficulty originated somewhere else, and every disappointing result was imposed upon them. — Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 While the United States and Europe have lifted many of the sanctions imposed during Assad's rule, the impact on the ground has so far been limited. — Arkansas Online, 26 July 2026 After violating probation, which was initially imposed by a judge, he was sentenced to prison in 1994 for about two years. — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026 While the United States and Europe have lifted many of the sanctions imposed during the rule of the Assad dynasty, the impact on the ground has so far been limited. — ABC News, 25 July 2026 The film itself is about a Jewish woman who refuses the limits imposed on her mind and disguises herself as a man in order to study, and the parallel was impossible to miss. — Debbie Millman, Time, 25 July 2026 And if the victim is younger than age 59½, an early withdrawal penalty of 10% may be imposed. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 18 July 2026

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Ponce was charged in the March 2022 shooting death of John Reyes, 21, at a party in north Fort Worth.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, has been charged with killing and dismembering the 14-year-old.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 July 2026

Definition of charged

Verb

Both lawsuits argue that the government didn’t adequately establish its case against each specific economy or spell how the tariffs will eliminate the specified practice they are being levied for, as required by Section 301.

— Mae Anderson, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Both lawsuits argue that the government didn’t adequately establish its case against each specific economy or spell out how the tariffs will eliminate the specified practice they are being levied to address, as required by Section 301.

— Mae Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of levied

Verb

Consciously and effortfully re-evaluating how novelty is assessed, who gets amplified, and how to best amplify minority voices are good places to start.

— Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The club will be assessed by UEFA, European football’s governing body, over a three-year period, from the 2024-25 season to 2026-27.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of assessed

Verb

Supporters highlight the other types of revenue data centers bring in and credit the incentive with helping Texas become a leader in the industry, but opponents say the tax break is unnecessary and puts business over people.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Willow pinned Thekla and Skye Blue put Thekla’s foot on the rope.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026