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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
Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly in any way, shape or form, and that includes the United States Navy.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
The president accused the Panamanian government of ignoring U.S. interests, overcharging U.S. ships — including U.S. Navy vessels — and, in effect, turning the vital maritime passage connecting the Pacific and Caribbean oceans over to China.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly in any way, shape or form., and that includes the United States Navy.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The combined total of fines last year was over $500,000 for dozens of retailers throughout North Carolina for overcharging customers.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly in any way, shape or form, and that includes the United States Navy.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
The president accused the Panamanian government of ignoring U.S. interests, overcharging U.S. ships — including U.S. Navy vessels — and, in effect, turning the vital maritime passage connecting the Pacific and Caribbean oceans over to China.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly in any way, shape or form., and that includes the United States Navy.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcharge
Verb
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The goal of variable pricing isn’t to gouge motorists during busy times, but instead to charge less when demand is low so some spots still get filled and charge more when demand is high so spots don’t get monopolized, officials said.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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During the assault, Cordova used his hands to try to gouge the carrier’s eyes, officials said.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Feb. 2025
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The deal reportedly loads an extra $2 billion of debt onto Cotiviti's balance sheet — bringing total debt to $7 billion and giving its PE backers very little room for error.—
Claire Rychlewski,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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There were also complications in loading the set only the field, car and all, which has under 10 feet of clearance space at the one tunnel the stadium has leading into the area.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Rising rates drive some customers to stop making payments.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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The City Council is slated to approve the new citation rates in March, and they are scheduled to take effect April 1.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Should sting operations be left to the professionals?—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2025
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The tariffs against Canada and Mexico are especially stinging due to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a trade pact that was a signature agreement under Trump’s first administration.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Trump also hiked his 2018 aluminum tariffs to 25% from 10%.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Trump last night signed orders for a 25% tariff on all foreign steel and aluminum.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Insurers also can surcharge policyholders for 100% of assessments in excess of those amounts.—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The carriers could then surcharge their residential and commercial customers for half of what they are assessed.—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Many surrounding communities have successfully implemented similar programs, leading to more diverse housing options without overburdening taxpayers.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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All are overworked, because of a long history of overburdening and underpaying a workforce that is mostly seasonal.—
Jay Balagna,
The Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The average prices do not include drinks, gratuity, or service charges.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2025
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For Dubai specifically, include additional costs like the 4% registration fee, service charges and developer fees in your budget.—
Johan Hajji,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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“Overcharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcharge. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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