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

Saturday's toll reflected the rapid worsening of Yemen's civil war, where a yearslong truce fell apart over the summer. — Ahmed Hatem, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026 Egypt’s Health Ministry gave the casualty toll, saying in a statement that more than 70 of the injured were discharged after receiving treatment. — Mohamed Saleh, Los Angeles Times, 8 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

Some candidates blamed tariffs for further driving up costs, especially in farm states such as Iowa and Kansas and states bordering Canada such as Michigan and Maine.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
Now, history repeats itself in the ashes of the epic defeat that his war, tariffs, high prices, deportations and corruption brought upon his party.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of tariff

Noun

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