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
Authorities also confiscated the suspects' passports and imposed restrictions on their communication with others.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
An additional 10% tariff will be imposed on all Chinese goods, while imports from Mexico and Canada will face a 25% tariff.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
More recently, the Israeli government imposed sanctions on the country’s oldest newspaper, Haaretz, over its critical coverage of the war in Gaza and comments by the paper’s publisher.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Following calls to reduce the regulatory burden imposed on businesses, the European Union is poised to reform a series of laws passed under the EU Green Deal that required businesses to address climate change.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The Biden administration imposed the pause to review the environmental and economic impact of LNG exports.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
In contrast, Western nations have imposed sanctions.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
South Korea Martial Law Late week, President Yoon imposed martial law in a struggle against the opposition parties who control parliament.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
After a long and sometimes contentious debate, Congress imposed a new federal property tax.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
An additional 10% tariff will be imposed on all Chinese goods, while imports from Mexico and Canada will face a 25% tariff.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
More recently, the Israeli government imposed sanctions on the country’s oldest newspaper, Haaretz, over its critical coverage of the war in Gaza and comments by the paper’s publisher.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Following calls to reduce the regulatory burden imposed on businesses, the European Union is poised to reform a series of laws passed under the EU Green Deal that required businesses to address climate change.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The Biden administration imposed the pause to review the environmental and economic impact of LNG exports.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
In contrast, Western nations have imposed sanctions.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
South Korea Martial Law Late week, President Yoon imposed martial law in a struggle against the opposition parties who control parliament.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
After a long and sometimes contentious debate, Congress imposed a new federal property tax.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imposed
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He was charged with murder and a number of other felonies in New York as well as weapons and forgery charges in Pennsylvania.Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The International Criminal Court has also charged Netanyahu and his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, with war crimes and crimes against humanity in connection with Israel's conduct in the war.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Since then, there has been much criticism levied at the Olympic gold medalist, particularly at his time in WWE.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Surely, such a preposterous query couldn’t have been levied this season?Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2024
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If any further information comes to light in relation to this offending it will be assessed and investigated accordingly.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Damage to structures is still being assessed.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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In some cases, brands have opted to put entire episodes on YouTube and TikTok in hopes of catching young peoples’ attention and drawing them to a specific service, as Disney recently did with the premiere of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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Trump, who has pledged to reduce government spending, could put Medicaid on the chopping block.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Imposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imposed. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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