REIMPOSING Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

reimposing

verb

present participle of reimpose

as in relaying

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Or, at the bare minimum, opt for writing a positive review or relaying feedback to management.

— Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026
When The Observer mentioned Muller relaying that story and the discussion the duo had was broached, Ajayi began beaming.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026

Definition of relaying

Verb

These policies in England and China pushed many species to the brink of extinction, inflicting ongoing harm on ecosystems while failing to address food supply problems.

— Elan Abrell, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
The 39-year-old continues to defy logic with his otherworldly performances, sauntering around in opposition territory before bursting into life and inflicting maximum damage.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 July 2026

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The broader shortage has lifted chip companies worldwide — Micron reported a 15-fold increase in quarterly profits last month — while forcing retailers to hike prices for cars and mobile phones, among others.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 27 July 2026
Sharp declines can trigger a margin call, forcing investors to either deposit additional cash or sell holdings—potentially at worse prices.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Definition of forcing

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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
Small parts and fragments of material clog up your dishwasher, wreaking havoc in their wake.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

Definition of wreaking

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Travis Reed, who was a fire captain with the now-defunct Briar Volunteer Fire Department, admitted to coercing a minor into producing child pornography in September, according to a summary of facts in the case.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
The Justice Against Weaponized Bureaucratic Overreach to Networked Expression Act would prohibit federal agencies and employees from coercing or trying to coerce broadcasters and providers of online services or AI services into changing content.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026

Definition of coercing

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Page, an imposing figure in his double-breasted suit, can add a seductive lilt to his booming bass or an icy edge that provides a peek into his embittered soul.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
Many of Jones’ policy goals, like imposing congressional term limits, are ambitious proposals that would require sweeping majorities to pass, which Jones anticipates debating.

— Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of imposing

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Agents instead went to several reporters' homes on the night of Friday, July 10 - just two days after the first story was published - with subpoenas compelling their testimony before a grand jury.

— David Folkenflik, NPR, 23 July 2026
Cruise portrays Digger Rockwell, an eccentric oil magnate whose decisions put the world on the brink of catastrophe, ultimately compelling him to embark on an improbable mission to rescue humanity.

— Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of compelling

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