as in tax
a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use
consumers steadfastly resisted any impost on merchandise purchased over the Internet
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Recent Examples of impost
The new, additional $200 impost buys nothing except the privilege of enjoying Bhutan’s stunning scenery and fresh mountain air.
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Amy Gunia, Time, 23 Sep. 2022
Amy Gunia, Time, 23 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impost
Noun
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On Tuesday, tech startup Altruist announced a new tax planning feature for Hazel, the company’s AI tool.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Opportunity Arkansas advocated for ending the grocery tax since our launch in 2022.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Special taxes — levies earmarked for a specific purpose — need two-thirds of the vote.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Many of its cases involve more complex situations, such as wage garnishments, bank levies or tax liens.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Impost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impost. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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