as in levy
a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use
the state sales tax boosted the final cost of my new computer
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as in to stretch
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
your constant arguing is starting to tax my patience
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Recent Examples of tax
ABC News, 31 May 2026
Companies must consider other states to apply for state tax incentives, and Project Onshore is also weighing relocating to Texas or New Mexico.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 22 May 2026
Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
But portraying a character who carries so much heartbreak eight times a week can be emotionally taxing.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
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Noun
The tax immunity provision was signed solely by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Companies must consider other states to apply for state tax incentives, and Project Onshore is also weighing relocating to Texas or New Mexico.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 22 May 2026
Verb
Our bullpen’s been extremely taxed.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
But portraying a character who carries so much heartbreak eight times a week can be emotionally taxing.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tax
Noun
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In late 2025, Meridian voters passed a public-safety levy that will raise police wages, help retain firefighting staff and create a new city prosecutor’s office.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
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Many of the risks associated with bank levies and collection actions occur only after debts become seriously delinquent and creditors pursue legal remedies, so addressing financial issues early may help prevent those scenarios.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The phone and internet cables that should have stretched over the track are gone.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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From lightweight gauze and breezy crochet to stretch denim and moisture-wicking activewear, the fabrics on these cropped pants and shorts contribute to both their comfort and style.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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Trump has effectively imposed a fuel blockade on the island by threatening tariffs on countries supplying it with fuel, igniting seemingly endless power outages and delivering new blows to the island's already ailing economy.—
Phil Stewart,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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When the tomatoes arrived, they were slapped with a 17% tariff.—
Matt Sedensky,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Trading Mikko Rantanen was supposed to ease the cap strain for ’26-27 and ’27-28, but the Avs landed back on that track anyway thanks to the Martin Necas contract.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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The move against sitting government officials threatens to undermine Mexico’s ruling party — which came to power on a promise to combat corruption — and further strain the already tense relationship between the two countries.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Its regulations are few and reasonable; the new Texas Stock Exchange is open for business on Y’all Street; and the state constitution prohibits the imposition of a personal income tax.—
Robert T. Miller,
Washington Post,
2 June 2026
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Literary approaches to genre study often treat genres as either exclusively aesthetic objects or impositions on artistic freedom.—
Tham Thi Nguyen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Museums are sincerely trying to connect with their publics (even if these are often cast as consumers), and the horizon for that experiment is almost limitless.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The request alleges Applegate tried to open Carpenter’s front door on May 23.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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The dogs later started showing symptoms of parvovirus and then tested positive.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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To find the options that truly deliver, women in their 40s and 50s tested dozens of night creams, evaluating everything from texture to absorption and visible results.—
Jenny Berg,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
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The actress started advocating for menopause and mid-life care in 2024 − after her doctor misdiagnosed her symptoms as herpes − and pushed for legislation to fund research and education in women’s health.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The visit is a chance for Xi to push for a rebalancing of these ties and to signal the importance of the relationship to Beijing at a moment of global flux.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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“Tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tax. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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