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 agreement imposed limits on Iran's nuclear program to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Sanctions relief for Iran would follow a timetable that Washington and Tehran would need to agree upon and extend to the removal of punitive measures imposed on the country by the UN Security Council and the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 19 June 2026
The big budget bill Congress passed last summer imposed new work requirements on adults under age 65 who live in the 42 states and the District of Columbia that expanded their Medicaid programs under provisions of the ACA.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The June 9 grant deed signed by the seller Faith 5 LLC imposed $121,000 in transfer taxes, confirming the $110 million purchase price.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 19 June 2026
This appears to leave open the possibility that tolls could be imposed in the future.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 19 June 2026
For those planning to visit the center this weekend, city officials said some road closures and sidewalk restrictions imposed for the grand opening are still in place through the weekend.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 19 June 2026
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.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 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
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Sanctions relief for Iran would follow a timetable that Washington and Tehran would need to agree upon and extend to the removal of punitive measures imposed on the country by the UN Security Council and the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 19 June 2026
The big budget bill Congress passed last summer imposed new work requirements on adults under age 65 who live in the 42 states and the District of Columbia that expanded their Medicaid programs under provisions of the ACA.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The June 9 grant deed signed by the seller Faith 5 LLC imposed $121,000 in transfer taxes, confirming the $110 million purchase price.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 19 June 2026
This appears to leave open the possibility that tolls could be imposed in the future.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 19 June 2026
For those planning to visit the center this weekend, city officials said some road closures and sidewalk restrictions imposed for the grand opening are still in place through the weekend.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 19 June 2026
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.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imposed
Verb
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Redd, Quiros, Diaz-Rivera and 14 associates were charged with federal offenses as a result of the investigation.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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No one, including her husband, has been accused of any wrongdoing or charged with a crime.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Comedian Rob Schneider offered to pay any potential fines, but none of the four players have been fined.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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Clay is sentenced to five years in prison and fined $10,000, the maximum penalty for the offense.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Verb
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There was no action taken and no fines were levied.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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The most serious charge in the indictment, witness intimidation, was levied against Hakim and Feyock.—
James Cirrone,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Then, at the end of the process, the team assessed which agents had amassed the most rewards.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
19 June 2026
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According to the study, North America ranked sixth among the six regions assessed.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Lola Vice will put her NXT Women’s Championship on the line against Kendal Grey, Myles Borne will defend the NXT North American Championship against Tavion Heights, Wren Sinclair will face a challenger for the WWE Women’s Speed Championship and Saquon Shugars takes on Dion Lennox.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Earlier, a pair of Harry Kane goals — his ninth and 10th at World Cups — had twice put England ahead, only for some sloppy defending and smart attacking play to give Croatia a route back.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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“Imposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imposed. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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