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 But Missouri ultimately imposed its will on the lowly Razorbacks. — Pj Green november 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Nov. 2026 Governments show thus how successfully men can be imposed upon, even impose on themselves, for their own advantage. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026 That triggers First Amendment protection, and that means there cannot be viewpoint discrimination or unreasonable restrictions that are inconsistent with the speech activities imposed on the journalists. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026 No escapee is known to have come from the OGD’s central ranks, an indication of the control imposed on the country’s most influential officials. — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026 Lavrov has traveled only infrequently to NATO member states since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and severe sanctions were imposed on Moscow. — Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 In September, the Pima County Board of Supervisors imposed a 120-day moratorium on new data center projects. — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026 The central point is that American law already provides safeguards against religious rules being imposed through the courts. — Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026 Then, Hamas took control of Gaza, Israel imposed a blockade, there were years of Hamas rocket fire into Israel and Israeli retaliation. — Daniel Estrin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026

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King’s trial, on an indictment in which the sheriff was charged with corrupt influence retaliation, unfolded over about two and a half weeks.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026
Orange County prosecutors also charged Nguyen with animal cruelty and animal abuse by a caretaker, both felonies, and a sentencing enhancement alleging the personal use of a weapon.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of charged

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The newspaper’s closure follows years of pressure As part of the Kremlin’s rampant crackdown on critics, Novaya Gazeta was fined after it was accused of discrediting Russia’s armed forces.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
During the first half of 2026, 27 businesses were fined for price scanning errors.

— Eva Flowe October 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of fined

Verb

Since then, Pritzker has been quick to note property taxes are levied locally, shifting responsibility for lowering bills to school districts and municipalities.

— Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
No sanctions to date have been levied against any of these lawyers, despite legal rules that allow for it.

— Miles J. Zaremski, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of levied

Verb

The test also assessed the missile’s ability to strike targets vertically, as Pyongyang continues to expand its range of weapons systems.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
On the money laundering front, the SNRA identifies the secondary art market as particularly exposed to criminal exploitation, with the threat level also assessed as moderate (level 2).

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of assessed

Verb

Tight end Jack Evans put the Jackets in position to score with an 26-yard reception, and Carson James capped off the series by bulldozing into the end zone from a yard out.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026
Curry then made a three-pointer and put his hands on his head.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026