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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Gone are the days of having to reapply our lip color multiple times throughout the day.

— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
What the rule changes Until now, most international students did not have to reapply to maintain or extend their standard F-1 student visa midway through their course of study.

— Abigail Boggs, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of reapply

Verb

The on-duty controller relayed that information to the helicopter pilots, who then reported seeing the commercial flight and decided to briefly delay Marine One.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026
Though the Astros were using a sophisticated system that included trash cans, the Cubs studied widely accessible video to find an existing tell on Kelly and relay that in real time.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of relay

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The Tehran region director of the NIOPDC also said that damage inflicted on Tehran’s petroleum product storage and distribution infrastructure during the war has created some constraints on fuel distribution.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
The war has already battered Iran’s economy and inflicted mounting pain on ordinary people.

— David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of inflict

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Washington also opposed another streaming regulation, known as Bill 109, passed in Quebec last December, which compels streaming platforms to prioritize French-language content.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
His contention for his sixth-ever PGA Tour title compelled golf writer Paul Hodowanic to follow Woodland during Saturday’s 18 holes.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of compel

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As more cars wrecked behind the incident, NASCAR was forced to throw the caution flag — freezing the field with Preece in front.

— Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Sometimes, operators were forced to drain one pond and divert its water to save fish in another, the Hungarian Aquaculture and Fisheries Inter-branch Organization said in early August.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of force

Verb

The January 2025 wildfires that swept through Pacific Palisades wreaked devastation practically beyond belief, destroying more than 5,600 homes and businesses.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
The havoc a hacker wreaks using their attack could be catastrophic.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of wreak

Verb

And while several Asian countries imposed emergency measures to conserve fuel, a lengthy and catastrophic shortage never materialized.

— Katie Silver, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Meta agreed to impose changes including a default two-hour daily time limit for teens across Facebook and Instagram, muted notifications during school hours, and enhanced parental controls, with more updates potentially on the horizon.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of impose

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Federal prosecutors claimed that Jeffries leveraged his wealth and power as Abercrombie’s CEO to coerce dozens of men into having sex with him and Smith.

— Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2026
The inspection followed a hunger strike by detainees, who in a letter, complained about rotten or worm-infested food, medical neglect, and being coerced into signing deportation orders.

— Vanessa Romo, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026

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