impose

verb

im-ˈpōz How to pronounce impose (audio)
Definition of imposenext
as in to levy
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 impose For decades, Section 280E has imposed heavy tax burdens on cannabis operators, often resulting in effective tax rates far higher than those of other industries. — Carolyn Schenck, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Any move by him to waive sanctions on Russian individuals or entities will be met with criticism, as would a decision not to impose tariffs on China for buying Russian gas. — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026 But new speed restrictions, imposed without notice remotely by code, contributed to multiple mission failures. — Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 How, Joseph Félix Badio wanted to know, could Joseph impose Christian Emmanuel Sanon on Haiti as president? — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for impose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impose
  1. levy
  2. charge
  3. fine
  4. put
  5. assess
Verb
  • The Houthis quickly took control of key state military and civilian powers, including missile brigades and special forces, and the ability to levy taxes, explained al-Basha.
    — Dov Lieber, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • This comes after the league rescinded fines levied against 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk and Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson for pretending to chug an imaginary drink.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of levy
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  • The Justice Department has charged about 90 people for various types of election misconduct so far this year, including 50 who are reported to have voted as noncitizens.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • He was cleared of that, but then fell out with a friend who had helped concoct his alibi in the libel case, and was charged with perjury.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of charge
Verb
  • On Wednesday, Olivier was fined $5,000, the maximum allowed under the collective bargaining agreement.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Individuals can now be fined as much as $5 billion rupiah ($280,000) and jailed up to 15 years.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of fine
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  • The blaze sparked evacuation orders for the Encinal Canyon area near Trancas Canyon and put a larger swath of Malibu under an evacuation warning.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The Rays need a win here to tie up the series, and the Guardians want a win to put Tampa Bay’s back against the wall.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of put
Verb
  • Officials reviewed the play for a possible hostile act by Howard, but assessed no foul on the Atlanta guard.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Our teams are working to assess the damage and enable operations to resume under the best possible conditions.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of assess

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“Impose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impose. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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