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as in to gouge
to charge (someone) too much for goods or services
I think that store may have overcharged us for the shoes, which were supposed to be on sale
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Recent Examples of overcharge
Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission filings show that the Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC overcharged more than 3,500 customers for their gas service.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The petition asks for an independent review of Duke Energy’s billing system to determine whether customers have been overcharged and calls on the company to issue refunds if discrepancies are found.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission filings show that the Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC overcharged more than 3,500 customers for their gas service.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
Jurors confused an overcharge with a discount.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcharge
Verb
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The session culminated in two new price-gouging laws.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Nobody likes being price gouged, whether at the gas pump, ticket purchase, or a rideshare.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In their second trips to the plate in the fourth inning, Caglianone singled, Collins was hit by a pitch, and Isbel bunted for a single to load the bases.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ripa had a brutally honest response locked and loaded.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Financially Distressed City Law allows home-rule municipalities in the top 5% of tax rates and the bottom 5% of tax income per capita to apply for fiscal relief via a state takeover of finances.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The war and its corresponding surge in energy prices effectively pushes inflation higher and that has dashed hopes for the Fed to cut interest rates.—
Damian J. Troise,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Alcohol can be stinging and drying to the skin.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who is stung repeatedly or has trouble breathing should call 911.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tight hip flexors limit hip extension and overload the lower back and hamstrings, so releasing them in multiple directions — not just one — helps restore the hip mobility your body needs to distribute movement properly.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Such people rely on Screeners, who make sure Cameras don’t overload or share censored information.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While the Supreme Court's decision earlier this year was largely a boon, especially for apparel companies that rely primarily on supply chains throughout East Asia, there's still a lot of uncertainty, and companies were mixed on whether, and how, to size up the potential tariff impact.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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The new talks offer a pathway for smaller pharmaceutical companies — those not included in the first round of deals — to pledge lower prices and potentially avoid tariffs or new pricing policies through Medicare.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Domestic flights will also get surcharged.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Annual watercraft surcharges funding efforts to prevent the spread of invasive species are set to increase in 2026 from $10.60 to anywhere between $14 and $62, according to House Public Information Services.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Under the plan, people pay more during peak times and less when the grid is not overburdened.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Security concerns and overburdening the area also contributed to the Rose Bowl’s limited schedule.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Overcharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcharge. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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