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noun

Definition of toll

as in expense

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as in tax

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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

In the past, economies ran on toll roads and railroads and pipelines that were physical. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026 As Americans live longer, experts say everyday habits may be taking a toll on eye health earlier than expected. — Angelica Stabile , Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 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

Withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income, and early withdrawals may face penalties unless they’re used for qualifying expenses such as education or a first home, so families should review the tax rules before deciding how to use the money.

— Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
The Central Valley city had one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation, along with a high rent burden, transportation costs and childcare expenses, according to Single Mother Grants.

— Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of expense

Noun

Japan, with the oldest population in the world, introduced a tax on all over-40s in 2000, ring-fenced for care.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 11 Oct. 2026
High-income investors can get extra bang for their buck from buying tax-exempt municipal bonds or using the selloff to harvest tax losses and reinvest in better-yielding debt, according to Jason Katz of UBS.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of tax

Verb

When deputies got to the home on West 4th North Street, what sounded like a gunshot rang out from the residence.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
One floor up from the lobby, on the floor of the exchange, Skydance CEO David Ellison, co-CEO Ynon Kreiz and the entire senior leadership team gathered to ring the opening bell.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of ring

Noun

Budgets have tightened and commissioners have retreated to the familiar — backing low-cost dramas and safe-bet crime formats.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Turning those minutes into cost savings depends on how staff use the extra time, after paying for software, training, and reviewing its results.

— Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of cost

Noun

The dividends never went out, however, as the administration sent out $100 billion in tariff refunds through the end of July.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
The first nine months of 2026 have been marked by inflation, war, tariffs and the Federal Reserve's first rate hike since 2023, among other market-moving events.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of tariff

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The general fund covers everything from Preckwinkle’s office to the courts and property tax system, while the health fund covers the county’s safety-net clinics and hospitals as well as its Medicaid program, CountyCare.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
For 10 years, the first $200 million would go to reimburse local governments for property tax breaks for seniors.

— Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026