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
In March, the FCC added all consumer-grade routers made at least partly outside the US to its Covered List, which imposes restrictions on devices deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to national security.
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ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
Satrapi was nine when Khomeini came to power and found the restrictions imposed by the regime of the Islamic Republic unbearable.
—News Desk, Artforum, 4 June 2026
Trump imposed an initial tariff on China in early 2025.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
The court also imposed travel restrictions.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 4 June 2026
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ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
Satrapi was nine when Khomeini came to power and found the restrictions imposed by the regime of the Islamic Republic unbearable.
—News Desk, Artforum, 4 June 2026
Trump imposed an initial tariff on China in early 2025.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
The court also imposed travel restrictions.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impose
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Ever since the Strip came to dominate Las Vegas, hotels there have levied a one-two-three punch of booze, gaming and logistics to keep their guests in one place.—
Winston Ross,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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European nations levy a range of VAT rates, which can also vary by product.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Baker is also charged with burglary, breaking into a car, auto theft and other offenses, authorities said.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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Each category is designed around different performance characteristics, balancing factors such as charging speed, energy density, lifespan, and thermal stability.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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They were fined and banned from participating in the following World Cup and qualifiers, halting any progress.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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The repercussions for Brooks were minimal; a criminal court fined him $300, and a vote to expel him from the House failed.—
Rob Wolfe,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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But now a range of companies are putting AI directly into the hands of golfers.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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These sell-offs, coupled with the rising import bill due to the surge in global oil prices, have weighed on the Indian rupee, putting it among the worst-performing currencies in Asia.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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The panel is often ordered to assess prediabetes, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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Other patients will continue to be referred to other facilities after initial treatment and stabilization as teams continue to assess security risks before resuming additional services.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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“Impose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impose. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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