REIMPOSE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

reimpose

verb

Definition of reimpose

as in to reapply

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Recent Examples of reimpose The withdrawal of federal troops from the South in 1877 allows the southern whites to reimpose Democratic Party rule all over the former Confederacy and begin the process of political and social exclusion of the freed slaves. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 Within a decade, Napoleon would reimpose slavery in French colonies – and shut the door on abolitionism for several decades. — Jeremy D. Popkin, The Conversation, 28 May 2026 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 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

Verb

Controllers commanded the Air France plane to change course immediately, and afterward questioned the French pilot about whether the correct instructions had been relayed.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Such prototypes have included chairs which convert into tables, and that can also conveniently collapse for storage, while detecting their configuration and relaying relevant information to users via screens.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of relay

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On Tuesday, Su was charged with murder and assault with a deadly weapon in a Palo Alto courtroom, with the complaint also alleging that Chen personally inflicted great bodily injury during the assault and that the victim was particularly vulnerable.

— Senior Editor, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
In many newly independent countries with weak institutions, these conflicts turned into long-lasting civil wars that inflicted a grim toll on society and the economy.

— Daron Acemoglu, Time, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of inflict

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With that comes the ability to set the legislative agenda for the House and Senate and subpoena power to compel government officials and business leaders to testify under oath.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2026
The guitar had been sold for a time, but Labat bought it back and was compelled to build an album around it.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of compel

Verb

Unreleased | Getty Images A spate of bomb threats against passenger flights has forced diversions, emergency landings and military escorts across European airspace this week, stoking fear among passengers and heaping pressure on airlines.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
The abuse included shooting him with a BB gun, burning his genitals and forcing him to eat cat feces.

— Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of force

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Researchers should not lose their next opportunity because of interruptions imposed on them.

— Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
The ballot measure, which would impose a one-time 5% tax on California billionaires to help fund healthcare, is failing by more than 8 percentage points.

— Vanessa Martínez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of impose

Verb

Knouse alleged it was coerced and that Sabatini created an inappropriate workplace dynamic.

— Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
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

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