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
Trump has effectively imposed a fuel blockade on the island by threatening tariffs on countries supplying it with fuel, igniting seemingly endless power outages and delivering new blows to the island's already ailing economy.
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Phil Stewart, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Makary drew criticism last year after the agency imposed stricter requirements on who could get Covid shots.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 29 May 2026
In Northern California when a tennis team decided to send its JV team for the regional playoffs, sanctions were imposed.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Many states have imposed EV registration fees to address this problem; the federal government is also considering adding one.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 28 May 2026
Makary drew criticism last year after the agency imposed stricter requirements on who could get Covid shots.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 28 May 2026
Santos, wearing a beige crewneck sweatshirt, tan pants, and headphones to listen to a Spanish interpreter, did not visibly react when his sentence was imposed.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
However, many residents considered this insufficient, and voiced total opposition to any data center project, regardless of what restrictions the city imposed.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
If Congress does not act and benefits are cut, a person would receive more money for the rest of his or her life by having the reduction imposed at the higher level of benefits obtained by waiting to claim them.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Phil Stewart, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Makary drew criticism last year after the agency imposed stricter requirements on who could get Covid shots.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 29 May 2026
In Northern California when a tennis team decided to send its JV team for the regional playoffs, sanctions were imposed.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Many states have imposed EV registration fees to address this problem; the federal government is also considering adding one.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 28 May 2026
Makary drew criticism last year after the agency imposed stricter requirements on who could get Covid shots.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 28 May 2026
Santos, wearing a beige crewneck sweatshirt, tan pants, and headphones to listen to a Spanish interpreter, did not visibly react when his sentence was imposed.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
However, many residents considered this insufficient, and voiced total opposition to any data center project, regardless of what restrictions the city imposed.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
If Congress does not act and benefits are cut, a person would receive more money for the rest of his or her life by having the reduction imposed at the higher level of benefits obtained by waiting to claim them.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imposed
Verb
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By 200 meters, Hulst had charged into the lead.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Avoid any water that may be charged with electricity and do not attempt to walk through floodwaters.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
Verb
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That regulator fined Staley more than $2 million and permanently banned him from holding a management role in the sector in 2023.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Arnold fined Robinson $6,700 in July 2024.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Ever since the Strip came to dominate Las Vegas, hotels there have levied a one-two-three punch of booze, gaming and logistics to keep their guests in one place.—
Winston Ross,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Criticism that is rarely levied at athletes who speak out in favor of left-wing politicians.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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So even if the issue with the rocket can be quickly assessed and fixed, the company still might not have a pad from which to launch.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Caldwell was assessed by deputies, who put water on his neck.—
Caroline Zimmerman
May 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Featuring a drawstring waist and double side seams, these low-rise jeans put a playful twist on Hargitay’s wide-leg style.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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For this reason, try to put your hummingbird food far from other bird feeders and, if possible, position several hummingbird feeders across your yard so aggressive hummingbirds can keep a safe space from their own kind.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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“Imposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imposed. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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