as in levies
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 stretches
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 Synonyms for taxes
Noun
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Whether tariffs, labor or tax cuts, or a tepid outlook on interest rate cuts, people hope for a better year, with a dose of what's next.—
Erik Logan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Prices for many consumer goods will go up if tariffs are established on imports from certain countries.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Pederson also surrendered play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Press Taylor, marking Taylor’s first time calling plays for a professional team.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Host Nikki Glaser, fresh from her successful emceeing duties, was seen reveling with fellow comedian Nate Bargatze, both basking in the evening’s triumphs.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Jackson tries to see 15 to 20 people at each facility during her monthly visits.—
Jess Huff,
Austin American-Statesman,
27 Dec. 2024
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Though timid Player 125 Min-su (Lee David) tries to help her, Se-mi is killed by Player 124 Nam-gyu (Roh Jae-won).—
Kayti Burt,
TIME,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Our show often pushes boundaries somewhat for the network, so that’s not abnormal for them.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2025
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Lean on a Success Partner Find someone who knows you well, celebrates your wins, pushes you to move forward, and supports you when things get tough.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Taxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taxes. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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