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as in to gouge
to charge (someone) too much for goods or services
I think that store may have overcharged us for the shoes, which were supposed to be on sale
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Recent Examples of overcharge
Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Just last month, state consumer protection officials said Metro Market and Pick ‘n Save stores were overcharging customers in this manner throughout Wisconsin.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The settlement was a result of a long-running antitrust case in which the two credit card network giants allegedly overcharged merchants by exacting excessive interchange fees, also called swipe fees.
—Bill Hardekopf, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Their lawyers are now arguing that they and their peers were overcharged more than $685 million in an alleged conspiracy.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The ride-hailing company Lyft accused San Francisco of overcharging it $100 million in taxes over the last five years in a lawsuit filed last week.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Just last month, state consumer protection officials said Metro Market and Pick ‘n Save stores were overcharging customers in this manner throughout Wisconsin.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The settlement was a result of a long-running antitrust case in which the two credit card network giants allegedly overcharged merchants by exacting excessive interchange fees, also called swipe fees.
—Bill Hardekopf, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Their lawyers are now arguing that they and their peers were overcharged more than $685 million in an alleged conspiracy.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcharge
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Some argued that banks engaged in practices that gouged consumers, caused overdraft fees to snowball, discouraged some people from keeping money in a bank and caused others to see their bank accounts closed.Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Big-play problems Jacksonville’s defense has been gouged by big plays, most of them through the air.Dan Gelston, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Minnesota Vikings are locked and loaded to contest the Detroit Lions for the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC on Sunday evening.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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The women don’t really engage with the board, but the rest of the guests absolutely load up.Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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The multimedia digital platform The New Indian said a salvo launch is designed to overwhelm enemy defenses, ensuring higher mission success rates.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Witty also cited several challenges in 2024, including the Biden administration’s Medicare rate cuts, reductions in Medicaid enrollment and a massive cyber attack that hit its Change Healthcare unit early last year.Tami Luhby, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
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One day later Miami would kick off its plans for 2025 right by landing former Georgia starting quarterback Carson Beck in the transfer portal (more on that in a bit), but, still, this Orange Bowl had to sting Cristobal over all that might have been.Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
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That loss hurt, of course, and losing the Super Bowl this time around would sting, too.Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
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But the president-elect's escalating rhetoric could signal a coming decline in U.S.-Canada relations, while his plan to impose across-the-board tariffs on all foreign goods is likely to have a major effect on trade.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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More politics news → Do Americans support imposing tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada?Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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On Disney, room service is mostly free all day and night, while on Royal Caribbean, only continental breakfast is included in the fare (hot breakfasts and other meal periods are surcharged), for example.Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
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Robins said the company considered multiple different options before settling on the winnings surcharge.Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 2 Aug. 2024
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This highlights the importance of not overburdening new relationships with unrealistic expectations, as natural fluctuations in satisfaction are part of the process, and allowing things to unfold organically can lead to healthier emotional outcomes.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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This approach ensures Newport Beach remains financially secure and able to respond to future challenges without overburdening taxpayers.Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
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Look for special service charges; some restaurants may include gratuity for special occasions or parties over a certain size.Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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Noninterest income rose to $12.4 million from $5.9 million, with significant contributions from wealth management income and service charges.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Overcharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcharge. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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