EXCISE Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of excise

as in tariff

an amount of money that a government requires people to pay according to the value of certain possessions that are made, sold, or used within a country The state seems to impose an excise on any number of goods.

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verb

as in to tax

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as in to remove

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Noun

The issue could apply to several kinds of taxes, including income, employment, estate, gift, and excise taxes, according to Collins. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 May 2026 The funds lost in sales and excise taxes will impact state and local coffers. — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026

Verb

Jefferson’s first draft contained a hundred-and-sixty-eight-word denunciation of the transatlantic slave trade, which was excised from the final text. — Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 The court ruling is likely to most immediately affect Southern states where local officials could excise majority-minority districts, stripping Black and brown voters of their political power. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for excise

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Noun

And with looming questions about tariffs, labor markets, and shifting political conditions, many companies are treating automation as a long-term hedge against uncertainty, not a one-time upgrade.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Bank of America Securities analyst Steve Juneau predicted in a May 20 note to clients that oil and gas costs would remain stubbornly high, leaving tariff rebates as a way to extinguish higher freight costs.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 July 2026

Definition of tariff

Verb

However, experts say any influx taxes the underfunded system.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 13 July 2026
But Gillon’s initial proposals for property tax breaks to help support redevelopment on the Plaza drew outcry last year from other taxing bodies like Kansas City Public Library and Kansas City Public Schools.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

Definition of tax

Verb

Hanaway’s office filed a petition to remove Johnston from office, alleging misconduct, according to a news release from the attorney general’s office.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
The star’s daughter Zahara, 21, and son Maddox, 24, are both seeking to remove Pitt from their legal names, according to court documents filed in California.

— Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of remove

Verb

The administration’s 10 percent global duties, levied under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which addresses balance-of-payments issues, will expire on July 24.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
On Tuesday, the headline story levied harsh criticism against the proposal, pointing out its logistical unfeasibility for the Gulf States.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026

Definition of levy

Verb

If the reorganization lag is being compounded by organized friction rather than just cost and complexity, the 8-to-12-year timeline Goldman extracted from the ICT era may turn out to be optimistic.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Because the Lighthouse Nebula is relatively faint in X-rays, the researchers developed new analysis techniques to extract as much information as possible from the observations.

— Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of extract

Verb

Vessels transiting the Northern Corridor, through Iranian territorial waters, would require prior approval from Iran, although no tolls would be imposed under the deal.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
One of England's most famous taxes wasn't imposed by the Vikings—it was imposed because of them.

— Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of impose

Verb

When asked if the lawsuits involving Davis’ fees would be withdrawn, a spokesperson for Grapevine-Colleyville said the school board is reviewing the invoices, and the district couldn’t speculate before that process is complete.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
The reforms include winding down mRNA vaccine development, withdrawing funding for an international vaccine alliance and tightening access to COVID shots.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of withdraw

Verb

Egypt was also incensed that a challenge on Mohamed Salah was not penalized moments before Argentina launched the move that produced the winning goal.

— Reuters, NBC news, 9 July 2026
On the dais Monday night, Independence Councilmember Cody Atkinson defended Perkins’ vote on the data center tax breaks, urging constituents not to penalize Perkins for what Atkinson described as prioritizing the city’s long-term financial wellness.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

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