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 court imposed a 31-month prison sentence on Connolly.
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Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
To see armed soldiers patrolling there is to see force imposed on a place built for conversation, exchange and civic trust.
—Eric Chastain, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
The Military Service Act, which imposed conscription on British males ages 18 to 41, has not yet been put into action, but support for the war is already on the wane.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
The bill also imposed additional requirements on schools participating in the program, including the development of an emergency response plan and regular school safety assessments.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
In 2023, Thaksin made a dramatic return to Thailand and was taken into custody upon his arrival to serve an 8-year sentence related to convictions imposed in his absence.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Though named as possible targets, the memo did not specify what restrictions might be imposed on the Sudanese and Zimbabwean delegations.
—Matthew Lee, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Senate Bill 771, which is awaiting action during the final days of the 2025 session, would increase civil penalties that can be imposed on media platforms for content that violates laws barring threats or intimidation.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
The Food and Drug Administration approved the next round of COVID-19 vaccines last week, but the agency imposed new age and health status restrictions on who’s eligible to receive them.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
To see armed soldiers patrolling there is to see force imposed on a place built for conversation, exchange and civic trust.
—Eric Chastain, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
The Military Service Act, which imposed conscription on British males ages 18 to 41, has not yet been put into action, but support for the war is already on the wane.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
The bill also imposed additional requirements on schools participating in the program, including the development of an emergency response plan and regular school safety assessments.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
In 2023, Thaksin made a dramatic return to Thailand and was taken into custody upon his arrival to serve an 8-year sentence related to convictions imposed in his absence.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Though named as possible targets, the memo did not specify what restrictions might be imposed on the Sudanese and Zimbabwean delegations.
—Matthew Lee, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Senate Bill 771, which is awaiting action during the final days of the 2025 session, would increase civil penalties that can be imposed on media platforms for content that violates laws barring threats or intimidation.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
The Food and Drug Administration approved the next round of COVID-19 vaccines last week, but the agency imposed new age and health status restrictions on who’s eligible to receive them.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imposed
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Avoid any water that may be charged with electricity and do not attempt to walk through floodwaters.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Bucur was charged with first-degree burglary and unlawful possession of methamphetamine, with his bail set at $75,000, police said.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Get Devastating George Kittle Injury News The SEC fined Mississippi State $500,000 on Monday for the field-storming incident, according to On3.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Sounders organization was fined an undisclosed amount for misappropriation of credentials.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Stern, who is 71, first signed with satellite radio broadcaster Sirius in 2004 (prior to its merger with XM), in part to be free of oversight by the FCC, which had levied millions of dollars in fines on terrestrial radio stations that carried his show for alleged indecency.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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Third, this measure deals only with taxes levied on real property or on property ownership.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With that rule assessed to the end of December for this calendar year, the summer offered the last chance for clubs to get their houses in order.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Angel Reese was assessed her 8th technical foul of the season after incidental contact with Aaliyah Edwards on this play.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trailing by 14 points, Charlotte needed a touchdown to get back in the game, and as Albin said, put some heat on the Tar Heels.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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In the first inning as the Blue Jays wore down the Yankees by putting balls in play and fouling off pitches, Judge was tested for the first time on a single by Nathan Lukes.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Imposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imposed. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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