Definition of impostnext

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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. — Amy Gunia, Time, 23 Sep. 2022
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Noun
  • The tax generates more than a half-billion dollars for county public schools, district estimates show, and the vast majority of it supplements the salaries of teachers like Fortich.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Families who expect their child to go to college may consider opening a 529 savings plan which offers tax advantages like tax-free growth when it's used for qualifying education expenses and potentially state tax-deductible contributions.
    — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Beijing will also look to reduce levies on American fish and seafood, logs and wood products, cosmetics and medical devices.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Other tariffs, such as sector-specific levies of up to 50% under Section 232, also remain on Beijing's shipments to Washington.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Impost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impost. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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