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
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
And tax filers have the ability to split their refund cash in up to three different accounts.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2025
For example, as the US and foreign governments squabble over how US multinationals should be taxed, accurate information about how much these firms pay and to whom would be useful for policymakers around the world as well as shareholders and the public.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Italian city imposes a tourist tax on dogs Dog owners visiting the Italian city of Bolzano will be hounded for taxes to offset the cost of street cleaning and to fund new parks.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
And tax filers have the ability to split their refund cash in up to three different accounts.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, Trump imposed import duties of at least 10% on every nation that does business with the U.S.
The challengers argue that Congress, not the president, retains the power to tax.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2025
For example, as the US and foreign governments squabble over how US multinationals should be taxed, accurate information about how much these firms pay and to whom would be useful for policymakers around the world as well as shareholders and the public.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tax
Noun
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But with the right policy—carbon tax, border levies, clean procurement—that equation looks increasingly solvable.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
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One remaining 20% levy on China is meant as pressure to curb the flow of fentanyl and materials used to produce it.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) is among those concerned that the threat of interference stretches far beyond Washington, DC.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Arms stretched wide and his eyes popping even wider, the ball grasped tightly in his left hand, Boise State fifth-year cornerback A’Marion McCoy soaked in the cheers.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Sep. 2025
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The White House did introduce additional 25% tariffs on all Indian imports in response to New Delhi's continued purchases of Russian oil and military goods.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Hattersley also said in August that tariffs have had a greater-than-expected impact on aluminum pricing.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Prioritizing your professional ambitions can strain your closest relationships today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, and give it a long hard shake, 10 to 12 seconds, before straining either up into a coupe or over fresh ice in a rocks glass.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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The move follows last month’s imposition of 50% tariffs on Indian goods, which the White House justified as a punitive measure for India’s importation of Russian oil.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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While the law allows Congress to reintroduce legislation challenging the president’s imposition of tariffs every six months, the resolution in the House will block those movements until next year.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Braves loved the guy but didn’t try to re-sign him, so Morton signed with the Baltimore Orioles.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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At the same time the boundaries of the sport were being broadened by the WIBC, other organizations were trying to break down the Jim Crow laws keeping Black Americans out of the alleys.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Sagittarius moon tests your ability to allow deeper connections to form.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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The fun begins as the other housewives arrive, unaware that the studio has decided to stage a role-playing scenario to test their readiness.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Speaking in Rhode Island, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that signs of labor market weakness had pushed policymakers to shift their balance of risks in a way that justified a rate cut this month.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tax. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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