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noun

Definition of toll

as in expense

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as in tax

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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 Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization will reconsider its decision to end support for the funding agreement for the Interstate 77 South toll lane project in September. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026 Others are choosing to laugh it off and hope that the proverbial bell does not, eventually, toll for them. — Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026

Verb

Ouija boards were enshrined in glass cases throughout the room; periodically, a small silver bell tolled without warning, moving as though on its own. — Alex Barasch, New Yorker, 11 May 2026 The conversation quickly moves on to toll roads and the Ten Commandments. — Tamara Keith, NPR, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for toll

Recent Examples of Synonyms for toll

Noun

The story goes that given the expense of the ground-breaking CGI used in the film, producers were looking to hire a relatively unknown (to summer blockbuster audiences, that is) actor for the role of Grant, with Neill winning the part.

— Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
The district’s expenses are outpacing incoming revenue; there is no cash reserve cushion.

— Jennifer Custer, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Definition of expense

Verb

With boos and jeers ringing around Expo Idaho at the referees, AC Boise continued to pepper the Portland box with dangerous crosses and shots.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026
Seales recalled seeing the victim’s cell phone ringing on the ground as her family tried to contact her.

— Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026

Definition of ring

Noun

Kovich said attracting new development will ultimately be key to lowering rates further by spreading the cost of the water system across more customers.

— Nina Burns, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Four refineries have closed in California so far this decade because of environmental regulations and high costs.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of cost

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And with looming questions about tariffs, labor markets, and shifting political conditions, many companies are treating automation as a long-term hedge against uncertainty, not a one-time upgrade.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Bank of America Securities analyst Steve Juneau predicted in a May 20 note to clients that oil and gas costs would remain stubbornly high, leaving tariff rebates as a way to extinguish higher freight costs.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 July 2026

Definition of tariff

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Factory International also pays tribute to the city’s cultural history, taking its name from Factory Records.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Tribute to Joshua McKee On Friday morning, hours before releasing basic details on McKee’s death, BPU on Facebook also posted a tribute and photo array in honor of the veteran lineman, while thanking the community for its support.

— Eric Adler July 18, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

Definition of tribute

Noun

For years, state and local governments have courted data center projects with property tax abatements, sales tax exemptions and other incentives.

— Daniel Yue, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Eli Woody Woody, an English and Public Speaking teacher at Olathe Public Schools, thinks residents’ ongoing need for property tax relief remains a key issue in his district.

— Sofi Zeman July 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Definition of property tax

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So, over a third of Americans’ individual income tax dollars were siphoned away and not used for the provision of government goods, services, and transfer payments.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 15 July 2026
While the cost of living in Southgate is about five percent higher than the national average, Florida residents have no income tax, a significant saving for many, with no levy on Social Security, income, or withdrawals from pre-tax accounts.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026