REIMPOSE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

reimpose

verb

Definition of reimpose

as in to reapply

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Recent Examples of reimpose Some defense lawyers have sought to reimpose a freeze on proceedings, citing the uncertainty about Prospect’s ability to pay. — Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 9 Apr. 2026 That left the administration scrabbling for other ways to reimpose duties that were struck down. — Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026 The administration misinterprets a Nixon-era law in its bid to reimpose tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2026 Trump has already announced plans to reimpose 15 percent across-the-board tariffs under different legal authority, continuing the economic disruption. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reimpose

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When to reapply The general rule is every two hours, with a realistic minimum of reapplying at lunchtime.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Here’s what to know about how much to use, how often to reapply and why the SPF number tells only part of the story.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

Definition of reapply

Verb

After Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams were spotted walking the streets of Toronto ahead of filming Heated Rivalry season 2, the team behind the hit show relayed a message to the die-hard fanbase.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026
Team president Chris Antonetti relayed Monday night that the Guardians think Adell can improve against righties.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of relay

Verb

Iran has aimed significant firepower at its neighbors’ refineries, oil exports and tourist attractions, inflicting economic havoc on the Gulf states and the countries that do business with them.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
In addition to inflicting devastating loss on the battlefield, Ukrainian drones are now advanced enough to penetrate deep into Russian territory.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of inflict

Verb

As members of the House minority, the committee’s inquiries can’t compel more detailed responses from the administration.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026
DeepSeek’s January 2025 announcement compelled many observers to acknowledge a trajectory that Beijing had been articulating through industrial policies, successive Five-Year Plans, and national technology strategies for more than a decade.

— Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of compel

Verb

The exact timetable for his recovery isn’t known; the injury will force him out of at least a portion of the regular season.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
While Homer followed warriors sailing home from Troy, the playwright Euripides — writing some three centuries later — turned to the city’s ruins and its women, forced into exile and enslavement.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of force

Verb

And now Europe’s key rivers are drying up, threatening to wreak new havoc across the continent in this summer of climate extremes.

— Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
These aren’t just wins for Kyiv’s coffers, or for its ability to wreak fresh havoc on Russian targets.

— Thomas Nagorski, Time, 27 July 2026

Definition of wreak

Verb

As opposed to grander, more institutional museums which can feel staid or imposing, the staff here are all warm and welcoming.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
In a live context, and with the limits imposed by a hardware-heavy setup, there’s more possibility that the process will throw out some startling mutation.

— Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of impose

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Anna’s colleague Noa Toussaint (CCH Pounder) follows with a video of Max coercing his mistress into suicide, shattering the narrative that bought his freedom.

— JP Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026
Empact says there's also a growing use of artificial intelligence to extort and coerce juveniles into human trafficking.

— James Taylor, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of coerce

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