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 And their demands for power and water raise costs for consumers and impose on resources that may already be under stress. — David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 The tariffs, imposed under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, which are taxes paid by importers to bring goods across the border, include a variety of goods as well as steel and aluminum – both used by automakers for vehicle production. — Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Opponents to the legislation have said imposing a tax on detention facilities would impede the activities of federal law enforcement officials. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Under the commission's order, a three-year trading ban is also imposed on Perez. — Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for impose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impose
  1. levy
  2. charge
  3. fine
  4. put
  5. assess
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  • Seoul, in its response, also downplayed the 625 billion won, or $409 million, fine the government levied on Coupang in June for the breach and for allegedly illegally collecting personal information.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The usually cordial relationship between Washington and Ottawa has soured considerably in recent weeks, with trade talks derailed and the neighbors now levying multi-billion-dollar tariffs against one another.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of levy
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  • Police investigated the death of Holmes for 18 months before charging Vaughn, Early and Brown in March 1990.
    — Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Goodyear has never been charged with any crime related to the case and has repeatedly denied any involvement in the disappearances.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of charge
Verb
  • The workers would be fined if their tails were dirty, their satin ears crooked.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The five were found guilty and fined 4,000 Hong Kong dollars ($512) each in 2022 for breaching the Societies Ordinance, which requires local organizations to register or apply for an exemption within a month of their establishment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of fine
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  • Costco is an awkward exhibit for putting shareholder-value maximization in the driver’s seat.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Espada is paid to put it in favorable positions, even when few seem to exist.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of put
Verb
  • Their analysis, estimated to be complete this fall, will assess whether there is a regional cluster of Ewing sarcoma or other cancers.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Have a professional conduct a full inspection of your home to assess it for possible entry points.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of assess

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“Impose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impose. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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