REIMPOSE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

reimpose

verb

Definition of reimpose

as in to reapply

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Recent Examples of reimpose Regardless, the 10% tariff is set to expire in July, at which point Trump would need the support of Congress to reimpose them. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 13 May 2026 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 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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Fixing Loose Tiles With Hot Glue When tile loosens, one apparently clever home DIY is to reapply it with a hot glue gun.

— Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Oct. 2026
With a light citrus scent, it’s designed for use on dry hair; apply it to the mid-lengths through the ends, and reapply as needed throughout the day.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of reapply

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Both cases describe much of the same operation, including Cuban intelligence agents who infiltrated Brothers to the Rescue in Miami, gathered information about its aircraft and flight plans and relayed intelligence to authorities in Havana.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
The acts of sabotage risk disrupting access to Starlink, which relies on the gateway ground stations to beam broadband data to orbiting satellites that then relay the internet to users on the ground.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of relay

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Vulnerabilities with the severity the advisories are describing have the potential to inflict major damage across the Internet.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
He is charged with battery causing bodily harm and kidnapping and inflicting bodily harm upon or terrorizing a victim.

— Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of inflict

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From the classic ‘Whodunit’ style to thrilling neonoirs, mystery novels have compelled readers to solve cases alongside detectives like Hercule Poirot.

— Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 19 Oct. 2026
The landscape was stunning and the fact that humans could construct such feats of engineering by hand further compelled us to at least endure a visit.

— Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of compel

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Andrey Khrzhanovskiy, a blogger who filmed the assault, said the settlers beat Levine with sticks while the journalists and villagers were forced to retreat.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Trump repeatedly leaned on Thune to kill the filibuster in order to pass it, and other senators wanted Thune to try to force Democrats to pull off a talking filibuster to block the bill.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of force

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The ban had been imposed by the central elections committee, a political body dominated by Netanyahu allies, on the basis that the parties supported armed struggle against Israel.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Oct. 2026
The restrictions, imposed without warning early Thursday, cut the internet data connection when a communication terminal moves faster than 100 mph.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of impose

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Terry Kay liked to tell the story of how he was coerced into writing his first novel by Pat Conroy, who told his literary agent Kay had written a brilliant manuscript.

— Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Unlike an appeal, the post-conviction process allows a petitioner to introduce new information, such as new allegations or evidence that their attorney coerced or threatened them.

— Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026

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