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

Mithril has promised that its tech could help local law enforcement who respond to a shooting by locating the shooter and relaying critical information, but that would require a high degree of coordination in a hectic and dangerous environment.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 30 July 2026
In relaying the unimaginable destruction of the event, Lee eschews sensationalism for sobriety.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

Definition of relay

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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

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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

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In the Netherlands and neighboring Germany cargo ships that ply the Rhine and its offshoots have been forced to carry significantly less freight or risk running aground in shallow navigation channels.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
The fire has also forced evacuations at Spokane’s veterans’ hospital, water reclamation facility and waste-to-energy plant, city officials said.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of force

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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
In the film, Hathaway reprises her role as Andy Sachs, a successful newspaper journalist who, along with her colleagues, is fired en masse as part of the havoc digital media is wreaking on the print industry.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of wreak

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Where OpenAI wants federal law to override the states, Anthropic favors preserving state AI laws unless Congress passes something at least as strong, framing preemption as a floor to build on rather than a ceiling to impose.

— Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Kim imposed two consecutive terms of 25 years to life and barred Kendall from contacting his son, with limited exceptions subject to court approval, until November 2035, when the boy turns 16 years old.

— Jason Green, Mercury News, 1 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

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