as in charged
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
that state now imposes a fine for text messaging while driving
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Recent Examples of imposed
People were worn down by the waiting patterns imposed upon them by the state; in this film, the couple opts to break free through artistic expression, and mounting a new, dissident work.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
Losses were imposed on non-tech companies too, as investors became paranoid about how much damage AI might inflict upon sectors like trucking, real estate, and finance.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
The new sentence was imposed amid a widespread crackdown on dissent in Iran following mass protests against the regime in January that have plunged the country into crisis.
—Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
But Ukrainian politicians point out that under the country's constitution, national elections cannot be held during martial law — which has been imposed since Russia launched its war.
—Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Lalor said there was a price increase of around five percent early last year, but that manufacturers, factories and retailers absorbed most of the cost increases from the new tariffs imposed in 2025.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The president declared a national emergency in February 2025 and imposed a 25% additional tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, as well as a 10% additional tariff on China.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
At the 60-second mark is a quick scene of two primates with the Obamas' smiling faces imposed on them.
—Bill Barrow, Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
Cathedral City has imposed such a tax.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
Losses were imposed on non-tech companies too, as investors became paranoid about how much damage AI might inflict upon sectors like trucking, real estate, and finance.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
The new sentence was imposed amid a widespread crackdown on dissent in Iran following mass protests against the regime in January that have plunged the country into crisis.
—Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
But Ukrainian politicians point out that under the country's constitution, national elections cannot be held during martial law — which has been imposed since Russia launched its war.
—Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Lalor said there was a price increase of around five percent early last year, but that manufacturers, factories and retailers absorbed most of the cost increases from the new tariffs imposed in 2025.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The president declared a national emergency in February 2025 and imposed a 25% additional tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, as well as a 10% additional tariff on China.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
At the 60-second mark is a quick scene of two primates with the Obamas' smiling faces imposed on them.
—Bill Barrow, Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
Cathedral City has imposed such a tax.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imposed
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He has not been formally charged with cheating by World Curling, which does not use video to review game play.—
STEVE DOUGLAS,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Homeless assistance program, Donation drives, Job assistance programs Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding?—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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His mismanagement was so reckless that key duties were stripped from the agency, & he was fined by the Texas Ethics Commission for misusing state & campaign funds.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Drivers also risk being fined by TLC Police, who are actively enforcing against Empower trips.—
Naomi Ruchim,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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However, his exit came amid allegations of misogyny that were levied weeks prior, as he was accused of making offensive comments about women.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Trump levied the threats against Cuba after launching a military operation capturing Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro in January and asserting control of the country’s oil exports.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
12 Feb. 2026
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Across nearly 5,400 textile and apparel facilities assessed, 35 percent reported a gender pay gap, with men earning more than women for the same or comparable work.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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One metric is the percentage of lean muscle in your body, assessed by body composition tests such as DEXA scans.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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The couple heard police on a loudspeaker tell someone to put his weapon down and end the situation peacefully shortly before the helicopter arrived.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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McMillan, taken eighth overall by the Panthers in last year’s NFL Draft, put together a rookie campaign with 70 receptions (122 targets) for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Imposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imposed. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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