impose
verb (used with object)
to lay on or set as something to be borne, endured, obeyed, fulfilled, paid, etc..
imposes
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present tense formof impose (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Marsh will recommend that clients seek cover elsewhere if an insurer imposes AI exclusions, the letter said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Beyond income taxes, the government imposes taxes on wages and self-employment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Not only is El Niño a leading driver of climate and weather hazards, but it imposes “tremendous economic costs, ecological damages, and human suffering globally,” according to the Science study.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
However, Medicare Advantage imposes restrictions such as requiring prior authorization for specialists or procedures and has limited provider networks.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
It is true that the state imposes a license fee, but that fee does not come to the counties or the towns except for road maintenance and extension.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
