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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One cobra strike and one business privilege tax were enough for one lifetime.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The lack of disclosure comes as other states record mounting losses in tax revenue to data center subsidies.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The governor and mayor said the levy will raise about $500 million a year to help pay off the city's budget deficit.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Neighboring Malaysia has also expressed caution about plans to impose levies on the strait, though didn’t reject the idea outright.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Impost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impost. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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