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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Later, Matt relays the information to Kaylee, who is suspicious James might be a fuckboy.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2026
The leader of the United Arab Emirates and Egypt's intelligence chief relayed similar warnings, according to reporting by NPR and other media outlets.

— Daniel Estrin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of relay

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The plaintiffs challenging the project, DC Preservation League and two golfers, claim the work is inflicting irreversible damage.

— Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, families like the Tylers are suing the Morgans in civil court for breach of contract and inflicting emotional distress.

— Dave Savini, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of inflict

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Lawmakers should pass regulations that compel companies to be more transparent about how their algorithms feed young people and promote risky content, or target children based on data on their spending habits, impulsivity, or risk-taking.

— Amy L. Kennedy, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
What compelled the British filmmaker to sell his wares to DC Studios bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran as the potential helmer of Clayface was a phrase coined by original screenwriter Mike Flanagan.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of compel

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Backup guard Jaylen Clark relieved McDaniels from some of the defensive duty on Darius Garland and helped force five turnovers by the Clippers star.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
Polish President Karol Nawrocki forced his way into his nation’s high court as his supporters clashed against an army of police outside.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of force

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Advertisement One model might top the leaderboards, but a thousand weaker models could wreak far more havoc.

— Noah Giansiracusa, Time, 26 Oct. 2026
And the filmmaker really outdoes himself with a major set piece toward the end, when Matt enters a crowded nightclub in search of Markos and wreaks murderous havoc while shape-shifting from one persona to another.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of wreak

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Voters in six states will soon decide whether to impose or expand voter identification requirements, including rules requiring mail voters to provide part of a driver’s license or Social Security number.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 Oct. 2026
Russia imposed temporary export controls on helium in April to protect its domestic supply.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of impose

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Locked under floors of concrete and alone in his cell with just a toilet and steel bed, Jurek coerces the man in the cell next to him to bash his head in.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
But if one spouse was coerced into participating or the arbitrator exceeded the authority the couple had agreed to give them, a court could set the decision aside.

— Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026

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