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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
Orlando defeated Washington 1-0 to claim the 2024 NWSL Championship, while the Spirit exacted revenge with a penalty shootout victory in the 2025 NWSL Challenge Cup.
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Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
To question or go against the grain of their household’s dynamic is unthinkable to her; thus, her frustrations are exacted upon her daughter for challenging these dynamics by merely existing as a teen girl.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Though active hostilities have paused for the moment, the conflict has already exacted a tragic toll on combatants and civilians alike, threatened global stability and underscored in stark relief the grim reality of war.
—William E. Lori, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Minnesota exacted revenge the following spring, ousting Denver in seven games in the conference semifinals.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
The Iran war has exacted a human, emotional toll in the region, and energy disruptions are already having a global economic cost.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
These two teams swept each other on the road during the regular season, but Hicks and the Pios exacted part one of their revenge with a 2-1 overtime victory in the semifinals of this year’s Frozen Faceoff.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
But the drug war had exacted a heavy toll in his diocese.
—Sheila Coronel, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
The statement signaled a willingness to continue the war that has disrupted global energy supplies, international travel and the relative safety enjoyed by the Gulf Arab states, and which has also exacted a heavy toll on Iran’s leadership, military and ballistic missile program.
—Natalie Melzer, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
To question or go against the grain of their household’s dynamic is unthinkable to her; thus, her frustrations are exacted upon her daughter for challenging these dynamics by merely existing as a teen girl.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Though active hostilities have paused for the moment, the conflict has already exacted a tragic toll on combatants and civilians alike, threatened global stability and underscored in stark relief the grim reality of war.
—William E. Lori, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Minnesota exacted revenge the following spring, ousting Denver in seven games in the conference semifinals.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
The Iran war has exacted a human, emotional toll in the region, and energy disruptions are already having a global economic cost.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
These two teams swept each other on the road during the regular season, but Hicks and the Pios exacted part one of their revenge with a 2-1 overtime victory in the semifinals of this year’s Frozen Faceoff.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
But the drug war had exacted a heavy toll in his diocese.
—Sheila Coronel, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
The statement signaled a willingness to continue the war that has disrupted global energy supplies, international travel and the relative safety enjoyed by the Gulf Arab states, and which has also exacted a heavy toll on Iran’s leadership, military and ballistic missile program.
—Natalie Melzer, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exacted
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In April 28 letters to city and state officials, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon demanded that both Denver and Colorado stop enforcing the bans, acknowledge the laws are unconstitutional, and enter into consent decrees to ensure the bans are not enforced.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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On the way back home, the customer alleged that Kloter sent a different driver in his place who demanded an additional $224, saying Kloter had not paid them, according to the BBB.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Michael Loria Friday marked the 70th day of an internet blackout being imposed by the regime in Iran on the country’s citizens, according to NetBlocks, an internet access watchdog.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The trial court imposed a total effective sentence of 20 years in prison, suspended after 15 years, and 15 years of probation, the Supreme Court ruling says.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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To dispose of his body, the group allegedly used a familiar method, placing it in a crematorium furnace in a local funeral home whose owner was being extorted by another Hells Angels member.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Kraken, one of the world’s oldest crypto exchanges, said it’s being extorted by a criminal group that claims to have access to some client account information.—
Olga Kharif,
Bloomberg,
13 Apr. 2026
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If companies want to build data centers, for example, they should be required not only to absorb any electricity-cost increases but also to pay for upgrades to our grid infrastructure.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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City staffers are required to get approval before their travel begins, not after, but those expenses were included among more than two dozen expense reports from the mayor’s office, which were approved without discussion.—
Jeff Abell,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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Kirill Kaprizov spent so much time in the Avalanche crease Saturday, Bednar could’ve charged him rent.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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No remains were uncovered, but a month later, both Flores men were arrested and charged in connection with Smart’s murder.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Meanwhile, American families are getting squeezed by high gas prices, unaffordable housing, soaring grocery bills and out-of-touch politicians who are more focused on woke ideology than on real solutions.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Geneva coach Brad Wendell knew that Kastor’s slow start last season squeezed him out of the lineup.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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But since the Supreme Court ruling, the administration has levied a 10% tariff while investigating trade imbalances and national security issues, aiming to put in new tariffs to make up for lost revenues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 May 2026
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Toward the end of his administration, President Joe Biden levied a 100 percent tariff on Chinese EVs.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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“Exacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exacted. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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