imposing (on or upon)

present participle of impose (on or upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for imposing (on or upon)
Verb
  • Russian media reports suggested that Putin stopped using the residence from 2024 amid intensifying Ukrainian drone attacks.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
  • In her latest Jo + Tiny Mic series on Instagram, the Texas native shared four of her favorite secrets to instantly elevate a room, and the principles can be perfectly applied to your fall home decor using Gaines’ very own Magnolia collection at Target.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For society, all sorts of complex questions arise if the basic science affirms the conditions necessary for exploiting the water.
    Rodrique Ngowi, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Roblox’s child safety policies have long faced criticism, and a Bloomberg investigation in 2024 found that police in the United States had arrested at least two dozen users accused of exploiting minors since 2018.
    Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • More importantly, Penske also describes this dynamic as antitrust behavior from a company abusing what the federal government has already described as Google’s monopoly status in the realm of Internet search.
    Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • As part of his plea agreement, Styner admitted to abusing a total of a dozen victims.
    City News Service, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • While the smart contract space has certainly evolved substantially since initially introduced, with many organizations leveraging these applications, the fact remains that the standards, transparency, and auditability of smart contracts is a work in progress.
    Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Counterterrorism strategies must continue to adapt to meet this evolving battleground, leveraging not only military and intelligence tools but also public-private partnerships with tech platforms, AI monitoring, and global diplomacy.
    Richard Frankel, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Former Formula One driver David Coulthard has accused the McLaren Racing F1 team of manipulating the Italian Grand Prix race results by issuing team orders during the race.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The hacker’s malware focuses on stealing cryptocurrency by hijacking and manipulating the user's browser.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Imposing (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imposing%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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