REIMPOSE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

reimpose

verb

Definition of reimpose

as in to reapply

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Recent Examples of reimpose 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 The White House reportedly may reimpose tariffs under another justification. — Cate Martel, The Hill, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reimpose

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Verb

Apply this spray to vulnerable plants in the morning when the sun isn’t high overhead, and reapply it weekly and after heavy rainfall.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
Be sure to reapply after rain during a cooler part of the day to prolong the spray’s benefits.

— Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 13 July 2026

Definition of reapply

Verb

After spending the dramatic hour contemplating a promotion — one that would take him away from his ship and his crew — Captain Pike relays his final decision.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 July 2026
That comment was relayed to our senior writer Zack Rosenblatt, who attested to Banjo’s ability entering the young coordinator’s second season on the job.

— Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of relay

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Fedorov’s policies emphasized the strategic importance of new military technology, particularly drones, which have helped stymie Russian advances on the battlefield and inflict widespread damage on oil refineries deep inside Russia.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
And, yes, much of the damage was inflicted against one of the American League’s worst pitching staffs (statistically speaking).

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of inflict

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There are numerous forces, therefore, that should compel FIFA to rein in its shameless pursuit of ticketing revenue — including the simple fact that there is less wealth in Spain, Portugal and Morocco than there is in North America.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Other policy priorities include new legislation that would compel YouTube and TikTok to promote public service content from the BBC and other broadcasters.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 21 July 2026

Definition of compel

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The new 5th Congressional District boundaries were designed to ease a path for Republicans to force out Cleaver, who has represented Kansas City in Congress since 2005.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
If every delay feels like a threat, pause before forcing the next move.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of force

Verb

Related Stories The trailer shows the Marvel heroes assembling as Doctor Doom prepares to wreak multiverse-crossing war on the heroes.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 July 2026
Bernthal’s biggest scenes are flashbacks to the Trojan War, as Menelaus and his army wreak bloody havoc on Troy that haunts Odysseus for many years after.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Definition of wreak

Verb

Commercials showed off sleek and imposing vehicles with four-wheel drive going off-roading through rugged terrain, adding some aspiration to a Tuesday night baseball practice pick-up .

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
The bill, signed into law April 9, provides that jail credit when consecutive sentences are imposed shall not apply to more than one case.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Definition of impose

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Researchers found that staff pressured and coerced those held there into abandoning immigration claims and accepting removal to third countries if they could not be sent back to their own country.

— Michael Biesecker, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
That’s one thing; ballplayers love nothing more than throwing around large sums of money to coerce normal humans to do unspeakable tasks.

— Matt Gelb, New York Times, 14 July 2026

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