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
Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations, per a USPS FAQ.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Malaka Gharib, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
Most Popular Most Popular Gov. Wes Moore says taxing charity donations mostly impacts the wealthy.
—Tiffany Watson, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
If imposed, Trump's tariffs will put a tax on those products American companies purchasing them will need to pay.
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations, per a USPS FAQ.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
But [many states offer credits if you are double taxed].
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
Most Popular Most Popular Gov. Wes Moore says taxing charity donations mostly impacts the wealthy.
—Tiffany Watson, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tax
Noun
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Since 2013, the county has sought almost no property tax levy increases, leaving the current levy far behind the cost-of-living increases.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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New levies on automobiles would have sweeping effects on the industry.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The waistband is made from an elastic that stretches to move with you.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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But first and foremost, Fonda is a longtime political activist, stretching from her work speaking out against the Vietnam War to her fight for women's rights, civil rights, and climate change awareness.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Zoom out: The animosity among U.S. and Canadian leadership and Trump's looming threats of tariffs on Canadian products has spilled over into sporting events and shopping boycotts.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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An update last week to the University of Michigan’s long-running consumer sentiment index showed Americans are worried that the tariffs championed by Trump will cause high inflation to come roaring back.—
Cory Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The prospect of prolonged displacement is also straining the resources of communities like Kafr al-Labad that have taken in some of those forced from their homes.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Each of these conditions is strained when financial capital concentrates amongst a privileged few.—
The Sorenson Impact Institute,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Far from justice being a foreign imposition, here German prosecutors pursued German trials for German crimes.—
Gary J. Bass,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Trump also suggested Ukraine ought to hold elections, which have been postponed due to the war and the consequent imposition of martial law, in accordance with the Ukrainian Constitution.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Then there are your average Joes, fans of the puzzle who want to try their hand at solving it.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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After the meeting, Zelensky tried to repair the damage.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Note that the price has dropped below the previous support levels of the early November 2024 low and is testing the low from early September 2024.—
John Navin,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Last week’s declines also led the S & P 500 to test key support levels on price charts.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Despite its passage the Legislature has pushed back on implementing the law, pointing instead to routine audits of their work conducted by outside agencies and made public via the state’s website and establishing a committee to consider the Auditor’s requests of them.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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Over recent years, the company has built a digital channels and distribution business, while pushing a more international strategy, with sales unit Fred Media joining forces with Radar.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tax. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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