as in tariffs
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.
Related Words
Relevance
1
as in taxes
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
2
as in extracts
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of excises
Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
Higher Ed Excise Taxes In most parts of [America], excises must be confined within a narrow compass.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excises
Noun
-
In the United States, consumption tax comes in the form of retail sales tax and excise tax (tax imposed on certain goods or activities, like alcohol or fuel), as well as the aforementioned tariffs.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
-
As of March, however, the impact of tariffs was relatively muted in the latest CPI report.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
What if my employer taxes directly from my paycheck?—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
-
Cleaning reduces visual clutter that taxes your brain, lowers stress by restoring a feeling of control and triggers reward responses that fuel motivation.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
If someone extracts your phone's data through this vulnerability, that information could be exposed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
-
Soderbergh extracts some fun from the ensuing cat-and-mouse logistics, from Lori’s meticulous duplication of the Christophers to Julian’s efforts to bluff her into admitting her true intentions.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Almost every state imposes sales tax, except for Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon, which instead allows cities to charge a local sales tax.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
-
Plaintiffs' lawyers say the latest policy also imposes unprecedented rules dictating when reporters can offer anonymity to sources.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
With a unique two-in-one design, this tool effectively removes any trace of stems, cores, and seeds from both full-size bell peppers and smaller ones like jalapenos.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
-
Pine-Sol removes that grime without scratching the appliances.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Finally, the governor’s plan calls for raising the residential exemption on the 20-mills that Kansas levies to support public schools.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
-
The initiative levies a 5% one-time tax on California billionaires, with 90% of the revenue going to fund health care services affected by the 2025 megabill.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Each retiree withdraws $50,000 per year.—
Doug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
-
Tax lien changes Fresh Start also introduced changes to how and when the IRS files and withdraws tax liens, and to the dollar amounts that trigger the issuance of a lien.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The bill also targets and penalizes repair shops that modify exhaust systems to exceed legal noise levels.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2026
-
Zillow allegedly monitors agent communications and penalizes those who recommend outside lenders.—
New York Daily News,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Excises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excises. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
