as in levy
a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use
the state sales tax boosted the final cost of my new computer
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as in to stretch
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
your constant arguing is starting to tax my patience
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Recent Examples of tax
Lidia Kurasinska, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The grocery tax expiring would have only added to the problem, officials said.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
More data showed support for taxing the wealthy and larger corporations.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
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Noun
In July, the European Commission dropped plans to levy a tax on digital companies in a bid to secure more advantageous trade terms with Trump.
—Lidia Kurasinska, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The grocery tax expiring would have only added to the problem, officials said.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
In other words, it’s not taxed at all (and often, not reported).
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
More data showed support for taxing the wealthy and larger corporations.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tax
Noun
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Hart Park lies on a floodplain and is surrounded by a flood levy built by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District following flooding over two decades ago.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Fears that the levies would reignite inflation and spark a global trade war drove a 19% top-to-bottom decline in the S&P 500.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Originally expected to be a three-month rental for filming, COVID-19 delays stretched the family’s time away from home to around 11 months.—
Brendel Clark,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Finally, the 17th is a 220-yard carry over a large pond to a massive, undulating green that can stretch to 250 yards, with brutal slopes guarding back pins.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Furniture will face tariffs later this year, Trump said.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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The engine will be produced at Stellantis' Dundee Engine Plant in Michigan, while the rest of the vehicle will be produced in Toluca, Mexico, and therefore subject to a 25% import tariff.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Peel and strain out the seeds to use the pawpaw fruit in recipes like cheesecake, ice cream or sweet bread.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Aug. 2025
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In addition, 56% said that PsA affected romantic relationships/intimacy, and 44% said that PsA strained their family ties and friendships.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
27 Aug. 2025
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Expectations for the year have also been tempered by the imposition of some of the highest tariffs in the region by President Trump—40 percent for Myanmar, compared with around 20 percent for much of Southeast Asia.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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Last week, the White House announced the imposition of an additional 25% tariff on India, citing its Russian oil purchases.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But sometimes getting a good enough deal beats trying to get the best deal and getting nothing at all.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Mark Rose, a former National Park Service employee, said fire service officials weren't realistic about their ability to control the fire and then tried to cover themselves.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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If an asset protection planner puts together 500 asset protection plans for clients, there is a very good chance that none of those plans will ever be tested in court.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Instead of forcing yourself to push through a crisis of motivation, Labor Day is a perfect moment to reset your approach.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Kenyon Sadiq pushed past a defender on a 20-yard pass from Moore and scored to make it 14-0.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tax. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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