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as in demanded
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
every war inevitably exacts the greatest sacrifice possible from some of the nation's best and brightest
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as in imposed
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
vowed to exact a heavy fine from any hockey player engaging in such outrageous behavior on the ice
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as in extorted
to get (as money) by the use of force or threats
that loan shark can be counted upon to exact repayment of his loan by whatever means necessary
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Recent Examples of exacted
The second aspect that is overlooked is that Israeli systematic attacks against the Syrian Army in the past two or three years have exacted a heavy toll on the decision-making, on the infrastructure, on the morale, on the units, on the leadership.
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Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 3 Dec. 2024
However, the nearly three years of Europe's largest land war since World War II have exacted a grim toll on both sides.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
That 2000 blockbuster boasted a muscular and commanding Russell Crowe as former Roman general Maximus, who exacted revenge in the Colosseum against those who’d enslaved him.
—Nigel Smith, People.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Watch on Deadline As Deadline has documented, the toll exacted by the strikes has been exacerbated by widespread cost cuts by major media companies and a pullback in some areas by major streamers.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
Decades of internal violence exacted a huge toll, with 220,000 dead, millions of internal refugees, and other untold human and economic costs.
—Michael Shifter, Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2018
Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 3 Dec. 2024
However, the nearly three years of Europe's largest land war since World War II have exacted a grim toll on both sides.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
That 2000 blockbuster boasted a muscular and commanding Russell Crowe as former Roman general Maximus, who exacted revenge in the Colosseum against those who’d enslaved him.
—Nigel Smith, People.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Watch on Deadline As Deadline has documented, the toll exacted by the strikes has been exacerbated by widespread cost cuts by major media companies and a pullback in some areas by major streamers.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
Decades of internal violence exacted a huge toll, with 220,000 dead, millions of internal refugees, and other untold human and economic costs.
—Michael Shifter, Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exacted
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The complexities of navigating the FDA approval process, conducting clinical trials, and establishing manufacturing and distribution networks demanded substantial investment.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The seismic event — a brazen act of evil on the world’s biggest stage — demanded a big cinematic treatment.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Authorities also confiscated the suspects' passports and imposed restrictions on their communication with others.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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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
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Matt acknowledged the challenge of trading bonds, particularly in the odd lot sizes often required by SMA portfolios, demands connecting to end-to-end solutions offered by electronic trading platforms.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Foxx had no memory for the following 20 days and, after waking up, required the use of a wheelchair and went through an intense rehabilitation program.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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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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“Exacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exacted. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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