Thesaurus results for TOLL

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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

In a post on X, de la Espriella said a police officer had recently been killed in southern Colombia and that rebel groups continued to stage attacks on toll booths in Cauca, a region in the country's southwest. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026 Tennessee coach Josh Heupel pointed to the abundance of talent in the league colliding each week as likely taking a toll. — Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Verb

As the names of the dead are read out, and bells tolled at tragic moments, backs may also be turned. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 Fire departments will toll bells and lay wreaths at the exact minutes the towers were struck. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toll

Recent Examples of Synonyms for toll

Noun

Prosecutors said Sherman, from September 2015 through May 2025, stole nearly $18 million from her employer to pay off her extravagant credit card expenses.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Seven Corners offers additional flexibility through its optional cancel-for-any-reason (CFAR) coverage, which can reimburse up to 75% of eligible nonrefundable expenses when travelers cancel for reasons that wouldn't otherwise qualify.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of expense

Noun

The money behind the measures Support for Proposition 40 has totaled to nearly $35 million, mostly from the Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West, the healthcare workers union that proposed the tax.

— Vanessa Martínez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
The real question is whether Colorado can demand that schools that accept public tax dollars not discriminate against gay students and parents.

— Megan Schrader, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of tax

Verb

The buds muster a fairly wide soundstage as well, which helps some of the atmospherics ring out.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
The Muslim call to prayer rang out amid a ceremony officiated by family friend and noted Canadian philanthropist Nancy Lockhart, and boats slowed down in interest.

— Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of ring

Noun

Federal agents were still detaining undocumented immigrants across the state, and Latino residents — the state’s largest ethnic group at 41% — were suffering under the crushing cost of food, gas and housing.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
To mitigate these borrowing costs, numerous companies have begun pursuing cross market financing.

— , CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of cost

Noun

His tariffs and, in particular, go-it-alone war with Iran stoked inflation and sent the cost of gas, diesel, groceries and fertilizer soaring.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Cars, previously among the biggest beneficiaries, have their own 25% tariff problem.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of tariff

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Jovovich shared the photo as part of a tribute to Ever while celebrating her oldest daughter’s 19th birthday.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026
Each night will feature a set of fan favorites and greatest hits, as well as the touching tributes to late drummer/lyricist Neil Peart that have been a moving staple of the band’s ongoing Fifty Something tour.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of tribute

Noun

The state of Connecticut has one of the highest property tax burdens in the nation and among the highest costs for energy and housing.

— Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
Amendment 3 passed, promising meaningful property tax relief to homeowners across our state.

— Julie Price, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026