as in imposition
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as in drafting
to pick especially for required military service
unprepared for war, the government was forced to levy young citizens on a scale that was unprecedented in its history
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as in imposing
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
the baseball commissioner levied a fine against every player involved in the fracas
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for levying
Noun
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Is a draft during a time of war an imposition on one’s individual liberty?—
Chris Talgo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025 -
The concern among many is that without a rapid imposition of control, the country and economy could spin out of control, leaving current and future generations to deal with the aftermath.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Temporarily suppressing our rational thought and imposing randomness supercharges unconscious processes.—
Hulan Hagen,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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At the imposing stone Hotel Pordoi, a former church school on the onetime Austrian border, at more than 7,000 feet, the xx plays on the stereo.—
Toby Skinner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Patients will receive an assessment from a licensed clinician within 30 minutes after arriving.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2025
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For Most 3-Pointers In A Season That means multiple interview rounds, technical assessments, culture-fit evaluations and follow-up conversations—all before a decision is made.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Their contactless wireless charging technology eliminates the need for complex wiring to enable new features and improve product reliability.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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But charging for service remains farther down the road.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PCMAG,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In regulated industries, hallucinations can open companies up to fines and investigations.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The star was also ordered to pay a $350 fine and court fees.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The best photos from this year’s March Madness 1 of 68 The Gators make their charge Things turned around just after that.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Khalid: But defacing property is not considered a terrorism charge, according to my understanding and broad... McLaughlin: Of course not.—
Luke Garrett,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Levying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levying. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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