Thesaurus results for TOLL

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noun

Definition of toll

as in expense

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toll

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verb

as in to ring

to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates let the church bells joyously toll on this most happy occasion

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Recent Examples of toll

Noun

The last four years have clearly taken their toll on Masha, who seems mature beyond her years and graver than any 16-year-old should be. — Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 But the toll on wildlife since 2021 has been immense, including mass die-offs of sea lions in Peru and seal pups on Antarctic islands. — Kenny Torrella, Vox, 20 Oct. 2026

Verb

Fire departments will toll bells and lay wreaths at the exact minutes the towers were struck. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026 In the final scene of the season 1 finale, the church bell tolls eight times — meaning that the town is now demanding eight sacrifices to honor the centuries-old pact. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toll

Recent Examples of Synonyms for toll

Noun

As Rose begins his fight against leukemia, his family is facing the emotional and financial challenges of medical treatments and ongoing healthcare expenses.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
For Hobby, delays in state funding for her college expenses — and now her professional licensing — slowed her progress toward a better-paying career.

— Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of expense

Noun

Hope Florida Foundation got a new board and filed tax returns, but criticisms of its efficacy still dog its leaders.

— Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
The most common response cited by the report is fuel price support, think of subsidies or fuel tax reductions.

— Justin Worland, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of tax

Verb

Mindy Miranda said her 8-year-old daughter was in her third-grade classroom upstairs when shots rang out.

— Kaila Nichols, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
The tables were draped in salmon-pink tablecloths and ringed with bright red chairs, and each plate had a napkin folded into a swan.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of ring

Noun

But then shipping disruptions, rising fuel costs, and steep international tariffs made exporting increasingly difficult, prompting Yu to turn her attention to building a domestic market.

— Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Future success will require Space42 to turn its technological capabilities, capital commitments and international partnerships into commercially viable services that can compete across markets at scale and at a sustainable cost.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of cost

Noun

After responding to their most visible attacks, the two candidates traded barbs over a slew of policy issues, including health care, prescription drug prices, tariffs and the ongoing war with Iran.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
But then shipping disruptions, rising fuel costs, and steep international tariffs made exporting increasingly difficult, prompting Yu to turn her attention to building a domestic market.

— Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of tariff

Noun

The most direct tribute to Tippett came in the battle against two giant droids guarding an overlord’s chamber.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
The brand reinterpreted the Karakorum, Verone, Himalaya and Tibb jackets, paying tribute to its history, alpine culture and commitment to outfitting expeditions.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of tribute

Noun

Mueller said property tax increases are the likely alternative.

— David Wickert, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
City officials projected that development projects would bring thousands of new jobs and residents while generating additional sales tax revenue and allowing the city to lower its property tax rate.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of property tax

Noun

But income tax thresholds remain frozen and the chancellor could even reduce these for additional rate taxpayers.

— Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 15 Oct. 2026
Donors can avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation and claim an income tax deduction by donating private shares.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026