IMPOSED Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

imposed

verb

past tense of impose

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 The ban had been imposed by the central elections committee, a political body dominated by Netanyahu allies, on the basis that the parties supported armed struggle against Israel. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 18 Oct. 2026 The restrictions, imposed without warning early Thursday, cut the internet data connection when a communication terminal moves faster than 100 mph. — Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026 Justin Trudeau’s government imposed a national carbon tax and other climate measures that Alberta leaders said hurt its oil industry. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 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 Loudspeakers around the protest site warned that gatherings of five or more people were banned in parts of New Delhi, as authorities imposed sweeping security restrictions rarely seen in the capital. — Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 And just a few weeks after Trump signed a bill into law, sponsored by the late US Senator Lindsey Graham, allowing for punishing sanctions to be imposed on any country that bought Russian oil, Washington has now become a customer itself. — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026 Officials did not call a foul during the play; the league imposed the punishment after reviewing it. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 Amid the global pushback to fracking, the Northern Territory imposed a moratorium from 2016 to 2018. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for imposed

Verb

After Palestinian medics took Levine away, the attackers charged again and hit several journalists with rocks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 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 charged

Verb

This comes after the league rescinded fines levied against 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk and Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson for pretending to chug an imaginary drink.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
The funding comes from the 6% tax levied on hotel room nights and short-term rental stays in Orange County – a pool of money likely to surpass $400 million this year, although much of that total is already allocated.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of levied

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WalletHub assessed hundreds of colleges and universities based on their graduation rates, post-attendance salaries, safety, and more.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Diversifying suppliers can help, but each alternative needs to be assessed for its actual cost and operational implications.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of assessed

Verb

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