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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 Weston-to-Naples route, built for $17 million in the late 1960s as a two-lane toll road, was originally called Everglades Parkway. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 But numbers alone cannot convey the human toll, as seen through the eyes of children who have lost their parents, families who have lost their homes, and a generation whose chance at a normal life has been stolen by constant conflict. — Michael Fuchs, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

Bells tolled through the misty Alpine mountain valley as hundreds of priests walked two by two to the altar under a tent to start the service and then again at the end. — Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Shippers and producers have grown increasingly concerned about the prospect that Iran will seek to toll the strait in future, after the memorandum of understanding signed with the US said only that transit would be free for the duration of its 60-day term. — Alex Longley, Fortune, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for toll

Recent Examples of Synonyms for toll

Noun

This somewhat surprised me given the general expense of things these days.

— Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Operating expenses fell 2%, owing to lower restructuring costs.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of expense

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In addition to Medicare for All, his campaign centered on lowering prescription drug costs and banning corporate PAC money.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Even if a potential Skubal trade wouldn’t have cleaned out their farm system, any loss of quality minor leaguers would have a long-term cost in Tampa Bay that far exceeds any concerns in Los Angeles.

— John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of cost

Noun

The bipartisan package allows the president to impose tariffs on the world’s top five purchasers of Russian oil or natural gas, including China and India.

— Mary Clare Jalonick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
The facility, which would be the first of its kind built in the US since 1980, could help ease Washington’s concerns about access to the metal, and gives EGA a break from tariffs on its exports to the US.

— Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of tariff

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After Klee announced his death on July 25, tributes flowed on social media for the little dog whose cancer diagnosis was revealed in May.

— Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
The show also featured poignant video tributes to Peart and original drummer John Rutsey, ensuring their legacies were honored.

— David Chiu, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of tribute

Noun

The city has so far been unable to commit to the second half of an advance pension payment because of property tax delays from Cook County.

— Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
Public safety groups are warning voters about the property tax cut amendment that will appear on ballots this November.

— Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of property tax

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Seemingly more significantly, Missourians voted on amendments that would have limited the initiative petition process and eliminated the state’s income tax — both of which were soundly rejected.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
Players on teams in states with no income tax, like Florida or Texas, enjoy a considerable advantage, while those in high-tax states such as California or New York face substantial liabilities.

— Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026