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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
The most serious charge in the indictment, witness intimidation, was levied against Hakim and Feyock.
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James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
The local policy – a one-time real estate transfer tax levied upon the sale of properties valued at $2 million or more – was approved by San Jose voters in 2020 with just over 53% of the vote.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Notably, Hess said, the latest tranche of tariffs, levied under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, targets countries such as Bangladesh, China, India and Vietnam—all key manufacturing hubs where the bulk of the world’s textiles are produced.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Parents were rightly panicked, and fierce pressure was levied on the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Many others levied similar allegations.
—Abigail R. Hall, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Pelley, Alfonsi and Vega have all levied charges of editorial interference by CBS bosses.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Ever since the Strip came to dominate Las Vegas, hotels there have levied a one-two-three punch of booze, gaming and logistics to keep their guests in one place.
—Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Governments across Illinois levied more than $40 billion in property taxes in 2024, according to the state’s revenue department.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
The local policy – a one-time real estate transfer tax levied upon the sale of properties valued at $2 million or more – was approved by San Jose voters in 2020 with just over 53% of the vote.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Notably, Hess said, the latest tranche of tariffs, levied under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, targets countries such as Bangladesh, China, India and Vietnam—all key manufacturing hubs where the bulk of the world’s textiles are produced.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Parents were rightly panicked, and fierce pressure was levied on the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Many others levied similar allegations.
—Abigail R. Hall, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Pelley, Alfonsi and Vega have all levied charges of editorial interference by CBS bosses.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Ever since the Strip came to dominate Las Vegas, hotels there have levied a one-two-three punch of booze, gaming and logistics to keep their guests in one place.
—Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Governments across Illinois levied more than $40 billion in property taxes in 2024, according to the state’s revenue department.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for levied
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HIs relationship with Epstein faced a new wave of scrutiny earlier this year when the Department of Justice's release of Epstein files included correspondence between the two men, as well as cryptic notes drafted by Epstein that hinted at Gates' extramarital affairs.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Less than two months after being drafted, Lomu said playing right tackle now feels natural to him.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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But under martial law that was imposed after Russia’s full-scale invasion, presidential, parliamentary, and local elections are banned.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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But virtually all of Ukraine's regions now routinely face rolling blackouts, imposed to help protect the country's grid while repairs are carried out, leaving millions with only hours of power.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
10 Dec. 2025
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Two men were convicted Monday, and the BBC’s investigation found evidence that a young Russian diplomat had recruited the pair.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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The psychologist’s adult nephew has been recruited by an environmentalist who believes that the psychologist’s case files hold the key to saving the forest.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Avoid any water that may be charged with electricity and do not attempt to walk through floodwaters.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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On July 17 — three days after police discovered their bodies — 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian was charged with their killings.—
Sean Mandell,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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If someone enters illegally or with violence, they are fined, imprisoned and banned from entry.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Love was also fined $10,000, according to Tarrant County court records.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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“Levied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levied. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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