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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
Western nations have imposed sanctions including the prohibition of arms sales.
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Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Trump then immediately imposed a 10% global blanket tariff based on Section 122 of the Trade Act 1974, and threatened to raise it further to 15%.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere in the region The fallout has also been felt in South Korea, which imposed its first fuel price cap in almost 30 years – a big step given its status as a major world economy; a leading global exporter and a key member of the G20.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Not only were the attacks imposed flawlessly to maximum effect, but both were too fast for a response and resulted in no immediate American losses (six soldiers were killed on Day 3).
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Plaintiffs’ attorneys often understand that even if offshore assets are difficult to capture, the discomfort imposed on the individual can create settlement pressure.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Conservatives argue weaknesses in immigration enforcement have allowed individuals linked to the Iranian regime to remain in the country despite visa bans and sanctions imposed by Ottawa.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
But instead of helping the Postal Service, Steiner said regulators and Congress have imposed costly mandates.
—Susan Haigh, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
During bail arguments in Superior Court, Beattie argued that $100,000 cash bail be imposed, stating that the sheer amount of cocaine trafficking alleged in the case suggests that Cook is a danger to the community.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Trump then immediately imposed a 10% global blanket tariff based on Section 122 of the Trade Act 1974, and threatened to raise it further to 15%.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere in the region The fallout has also been felt in South Korea, which imposed its first fuel price cap in almost 30 years – a big step given its status as a major world economy; a leading global exporter and a key member of the G20.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Not only were the attacks imposed flawlessly to maximum effect, but both were too fast for a response and resulted in no immediate American losses (six soldiers were killed on Day 3).
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Plaintiffs’ attorneys often understand that even if offshore assets are difficult to capture, the discomfort imposed on the individual can create settlement pressure.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Conservatives argue weaknesses in immigration enforcement have allowed individuals linked to the Iranian regime to remain in the country despite visa bans and sanctions imposed by Ottawa.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
But instead of helping the Postal Service, Steiner said regulators and Congress have imposed costly mandates.
—Susan Haigh, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
During bail arguments in Superior Court, Beattie argued that $100,000 cash bail be imposed, stating that the sheer amount of cocaine trafficking alleged in the case suggests that Cook is a danger to the community.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imposed
Verb
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She has not been charged with any crime.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Noriega, whom The Washington Post could not reach for comment, was charged with custodial interference, a felony in Arizona.—
Sydney Page The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Indiana has been at the center of the tanking discussion in the NBA after being fined $100,000 for violating the league’s player participation policy.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Soon after Woodstock, McDonald was arrested and fined for using the cheer at a show in Worcester, Massachusetts, an ordeal which helped hasten the band’s demise.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The fine was levied by James Jones, the league’s executive vice president and head of basketball operations.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The allegations levied by Mamás de DPS first appeared in a lawsuit the group filed in 2024 seeking to prevent DPS from closing schools due to falling K-12 enrollment.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But Michael assessed Anthropic’s terms as both restrictive and sanctimonious.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Gudas was assessed a major penalty and game misconduct.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Matthews left the game immediately, without putting any weight on the leg, and wasn’t able to return.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Consecutive victories over the New York Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves put the Lakers back in the contender conversation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Imposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imposed. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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