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as in demanded
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
every war inevitably exacts the greatest sacrifice possible from some of the nation's best and brightest
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as in imposed
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
vowed to exact a heavy fine from any hockey player engaging in such outrageous behavior on the ice
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as in extorted
to get (as money) by the use of force or threats
that loan shark can be counted upon to exact repayment of his loan by whatever means necessary
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Recent Examples of exacted
Three days later, the Ukrainians exacted their revenge.
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David Axe, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Not that Kelce would complain about it, but the Chiefs’ dynasty that Kelce helped to create has exacted a stiff price.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
This, after a year in which hurricanes Milton and Helene and other extreme weather events had already exacted tens of billions of dollars in American disaster losses.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 3 Feb. 2025
Many people in this country are too young to remember the cost these diseases exacted.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2025
But only months after being sworn in, the spoils system exacted its most horrifying toll.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2025
The conflict has exacted a devastating toll on both sides, intensifying calls for a resolution.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The war in Gaza has also exacted a heavy toll on Israeli forces.
—Abeer Salman, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
But, while all’s well that ends well, his failure exacted costs nevertheless.
—The Editors, National Review, 10 Jan. 2025
David Axe, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Not that Kelce would complain about it, but the Chiefs’ dynasty that Kelce helped to create has exacted a stiff price.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
This, after a year in which hurricanes Milton and Helene and other extreme weather events had already exacted tens of billions of dollars in American disaster losses.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 3 Feb. 2025
Many people in this country are too young to remember the cost these diseases exacted.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2025
But only months after being sworn in, the spoils system exacted its most horrifying toll.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2025
The conflict has exacted a devastating toll on both sides, intensifying calls for a resolution.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The war in Gaza has also exacted a heavy toll on Israeli forces.
—Abeer Salman, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
But, while all’s well that ends well, his failure exacted costs nevertheless.
—The Editors, National Review, 10 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exacted
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Instead, investors in the 10-year Treasury demanded higher yields to invest in US debt for another reason.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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At special hearings organized by Santa Clara County Supervisor Sylvia Arenas and her former colleague Cindy Chavez, Kraft and dozens of colleagues demanded reforms and a rebalancing of a system that left too many children in dangerous homes.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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CEOs responded to the survey from April 8-10, during which the president announced a 90-day pause on most of his sweeping tariffs but imposed a hike on imports from China (145%).—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
14 Apr. 2025
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Other administration officials said another slate of tariffs could be imposed after an investigation into the national security effects of semiconductor imports.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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Dillingham has preached since the day he was hired in 2022 that an active fan base is required for the Sun Devils to reach their football potential.—
Doug Haller,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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If a bonus code is required, it should be automatically triggered by tapping the PLAY NOW button next to the offer of your choosing on this page.—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Darnell Jones is also charged with felonious assault and abduction, according to court records.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2025
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Two former firefighters charged with manslaughter in the accidental death of one of their sons during a botched training exercise last year pleaded not guilty Monday.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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The president levied another 10 percent tariff on all Chinese goods this month, on top of an earlier 10 percent import tax.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
31 Mar. 2025
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The overwhelmed administration levied minimal consequences, leading to the student having the impression that their aberrant behavior would result in no significant punitive action.—
Martin Potters,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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