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noun

Definition of taxesnext
plural of tax
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of tax
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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  1. tariffs
  2. duties
  3. tries
  4. pushes
Noun
  • Here's what to know about avocados, tariffs, and why so many avocados are grown in Mexico.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to the threat of tariffs, the avocado industry is facing challenges such as climate change and the fact that avocados require large amounts of water to grow.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of tariffs
Noun
  • His additional numbers this season are not the result of any slacking off in other duties or moving into a more central position.
    James Nalton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Federal election rules allow candidates’ campaigns to foot the bill for travel and security expenses that are connected to their official or campaign duties.
    Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of duties
Verb
  • If an owner tries to charge significantly more than the market rate, tenants will leave.
    Joshua Stein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The 1989 film centers on a father, Clark Griswold (played by Chevy Chase), who tries to plan the perfect Christmas for his family despite never-ending obstacles and chaos.
    Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of tries
Verb
  • In the new 30-second ad launched Monday by the American Federation for Children, Lee pushes his 2025 Education Freedom Act and touts record investment in public schools.
    Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
  • For many, the discomfort of side effects or the challenge of maintaining the regimen pushes them back to square one.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of pushes
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