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as in drafted
to pick especially for required military service
unprepared for war, the government was forced to levy young citizens on a scale that was unprecedented in its history
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as in imposed
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
the baseball commissioner levied a fine against every player involved in the fracas
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Recent Examples of levied
Toward the end of his administration, President Joe Biden levied a 100 percent tariff on Chinese EVs.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
At the same time, the monthly rental charges have shot up at a far faster pace than the Jensens ever levied, according to residents.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
However, the same fire fee that his friends and family can so effortlessly pay would also be levied on people who live in trailers, manufactured housing and small homes in rural areas.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Olthof Homes successfully challenged a $100,000 penalty levied by the town in the Indiana Court of Appeals, so a lower fine was negotiated between the two parties.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The other is a fee levied on corporations whose employees rely on Medi-Cal for healthcare.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In December 2018, Milwaukee prosecutors levied eight criminal counts against the company for its role in the death of a Wisconsin inmate who died from dehydration while under its care.
—Nichole Manna, ProPublica, 28 Apr. 2026
Originally, the film extended further into the future, addressing the shocking 1993 accusations of child molestation levied against Michael Jackson and the subsequent investigation.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
He was charged with DWI-3rd or more, a felony charge levied when a person has at least two previous DWI convictions, according to court records.
—Ricardo Delgado, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
At the same time, the monthly rental charges have shot up at a far faster pace than the Jensens ever levied, according to residents.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
However, the same fire fee that his friends and family can so effortlessly pay would also be levied on people who live in trailers, manufactured housing and small homes in rural areas.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Olthof Homes successfully challenged a $100,000 penalty levied by the town in the Indiana Court of Appeals, so a lower fine was negotiated between the two parties.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The other is a fee levied on corporations whose employees rely on Medi-Cal for healthcare.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In December 2018, Milwaukee prosecutors levied eight criminal counts against the company for its role in the death of a Wisconsin inmate who died from dehydration while under its care.
—Nichole Manna, ProPublica, 28 Apr. 2026
Originally, the film extended further into the future, addressing the shocking 1993 accusations of child molestation levied against Michael Jackson and the subsequent investigation.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
He was charged with DWI-3rd or more, a felony charge levied when a person has at least two previous DWI convictions, according to court records.
—Ricardo Delgado, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for levied
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The bunt play was an opportunity for Cruz to show off his skills from a prior baseball life, as he was drafted as an infielder before converting to a pitcher later in his career.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Buckeyes didn’t slow down from there with seven more players drafted, giving them the most of any school this year with 11.—
Josh Dubow,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Last year, federal prosecutors dropped the case after an appeals court threw out a sizable fine imposed by a lower court.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The statement underscores the ideological intensity imposed on North Korean forces, whose loyalty to the regime appears to extend beyond combat to self-destruction.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Schumer had initially recruited Mills to run.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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While being recruited to Arkansas ahead of the 2025 season, Neal said part of the sales pitch was the opportunity to learn the same techniques being taught by the Seahawks.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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At least three officials charged in the indictment were affiliated with Morena.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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Last October, federal prosecutors charged Jonathan Rinderknecht with arson for allegedly starting a fire that later developed into the destructive Palisades Fire in California.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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They should be fined and ticketed for doing so.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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During this time, drivers who violate the law will receive warnings but will not be fined.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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“Levied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levied. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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