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noun

Definition of toll

as in expense

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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

Fury has already spent one post-fight interview working the microphone at Joshua's expense.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
If the litigation proves unsuccessful, the attorney not only receives nothing, but the attorney is also out on expenses incurred in the representation.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of expense

Noun

Ervin also believes that dollars in tax increment financing districts in parts of the city that happen also to generate the bulk of meter revenues could be part of the financing mosaic.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
The painful memory of the last citywide revaluation in 2021 is still fresh, with a broad cross-section of homeowners experiencing real estate tax bill sticker shock as residential property values soared in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic.

— Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Definition of tax

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

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That design philosophy allows manufacturers to prioritize rapid production, simpler assembly and lower manufacturing costs without compromising mission performance.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Water levels in parts of the river have fallen so low that cargo ships have had to reduce their load and spread it across multiple vessels, increasing costs.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 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

So, when Thursday’s term sheet was sent to the Blazers, the team was put off by asks from the city, particularly the $3 million annual fee for a property tax offset and a requirement that the team hires union workers.

— Jason Quick, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Sarnecki, who has regularly lambasted his fellow candidates as career politicians, has criticized Masterson for failing to provide property tax breaks for homeowners while approving tax breaks for businesses.

— Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 21 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