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as in to gouge
to charge (someone) too much for goods or services
I think that store may have overcharged us for the shoes, which were supposed to be on sale
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Recent Examples of overcharge
Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
In 2023 alone, Texas overcharged consumers $12 billion, and the grid is still not fixed.
—Ed Hirs, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The first-term Democrat has long railed against the competitive electric supply market as one that overcharges consumers and violates consumer protection laws.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Second Rodeo’s complaint accuses Majestic of overcharging for a number of fees, including utilities, rent and administrative fees.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2025
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Noun
More often than not, contractors took advantage of her by overcharging her.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
In 2023 alone, Texas overcharged consumers $12 billion, and the grid is still not fixed.
—Ed Hirs, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The first-term Democrat has long railed against the competitive electric supply market as one that overcharges consumers and violates consumer protection laws.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Second Rodeo’s complaint accuses Majestic of overcharging for a number of fees, including utilities, rent and administrative fees.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcharge
Verb
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The reborn, unrecognizable, completely delicious Beethoven Market isn’t trying to gouge or dazzle or food-snob its way to success.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The duties will gouge Americans on cars, food, appliances, electronics, furniture, clothing and — well, nearly everything.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
Verb
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That's why this bill is loaded up with priorities of GOP lawmakers and the Trump administration.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
23 June 2025
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During the summer of 2024, Iran exported fewer than 70,000 barrels per day through that alternate route and stopped loading cargoes after September 2024, according to the EIA.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The village also anticipates raising its water rate by 15% for an increase of 99 cents per 100 cubic feet of water.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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His pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut rates, dismissed by Chairman Jerome Powell, had at least one governor seeing action next month.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
21 June 2025
Verb
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What to know: Free to enter; no lifeguards or facilities and the salty water can sting cuts or irritate sensitive skin.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2025
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The Atlanta Braves have won consecutive series since dropping six in a row, though losing Sunday’s series finale to the Rockies despite Grant Holmes’ 15 strikeouts stung.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Chow pointed out that there would be geopolitical uncertainty ahead for the country, including the upcoming Upper House election, as well as tariff and trade uncertainties.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Strategic Alternatives To Blanket Absorption There are alternative ways to navigate tariffs without compromising relationships: 1.—
Avy Punwasee,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Verb
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But after removing the waitlist for the Starlink residential plan, the company has increased the demand surcharge to $250, then $500, and $750 last week before cranking it up again to $1,000.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2025
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Business Insurers seek to surcharge California homeowners for L.A. County fire costs May 13, 2025 How would the insurers benefit from such a scheme?—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Jamie Moraga, Franklin Revere NO: Increasing density isn’t the solution and could cause unintended consequences, such as overburdening infrastructure, eroding property values and diminishing community character.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Some buyers intentionally overburden founders in earnouts, attaching strings to your compensation and making post-sale life miserable.—
David Berkal,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The Solana Beach City Council recently approved a second reading of an ordinance to increase the annual sewer service charge for 2026 through 2030.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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This increase was driven by higher pawn service charges and merchandise sales.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Overcharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcharge. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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