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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Recent Examples of excise
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
Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
The Reuters report follows Universal Music’s proposal in December to excise Downtown’s royalty and rights-management division, Curve, from its acquisition.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
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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
The Olympic organizers have gone to great and sometimes absurd pains to excise political messaging from the Games.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
The Reuters report follows Universal Music’s proposal in December to excise Downtown’s royalty and rights-management division, Curve, from its acquisition.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excise
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Meloni is astonished and defiant Trump’s posturing underscored how his alliance with Meloni — who has long been seen as one of his closest friends in Europe — has frayed over his war in Iran, his tariffs against Europe and his complaints when anyone disagrees with him.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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China’s recent decision to scrap tariffs on African imports led to an 18% jump in bilateral trade, a surge that comes as both China and the US vie for influence on the continent, especially in terms of control of Africa’s key mineral resources.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
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That means taxing the rich to ease burdens on the poor and middle class.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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Florida cities, counties and special taxing districts could lose nearly $12 billion annually within five years if voters approve a sweeping property tax cut amendment on the November ballot, according to new projections released by state economists.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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If that happens, remove the safety clip, hold the can with both hands, and prepare to spray when the bear is roughly 30 to 40 feet away.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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For that matter, Spencer Schwellenbach’s rehabilitation from surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow will be closer to completion.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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The most serious charge in the indictment, witness intimidation, was levied against Hakim and Feyock.—
James Cirrone,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The local policy – a one-time real estate transfer tax levied upon the sale of properties valued at $2 million or more – was approved by San Jose voters in 2020 with just over 53% of the vote.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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The ability to extract consumer insights, test prototypes, and craft compelling product narratives must be embedded across teams, according to Kemkers.—
Sally Percy,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The agreement appears to offer Iran several benefits up front while extracting little in return.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
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My eyes darted back and forth, trying to grasp the imposing silhouette in its entirety.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The filing, submitted in the San Diego County Superior Court, seeks a judge’s order to condemn and destroy the embargoed kratom products, halt ongoing unlawful manufacturing and impose civil penalties.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The ceasefire in the MOU extends to a halt in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, requiring Israel to withdraw from Lebanon under a final deal that Trump hopes to reach within 60 days.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Garcia said some students have disengaged from campus life or withdrawn from classes altogether.—
Valentina Toro,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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The player who was wrongly penalized would have the foul removed, and the player who attempted to deceive the officials would be punished in real time.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Traveling with youngsters in Europe isn’t always penalized, of course.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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“Excise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excise. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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