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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
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.
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Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Criticism that is rarely levied at athletes who speak out in favor of left-wing politicians.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
These fines for failing to leave, authorized under the Immigration and Nationality Act, can be levied at a rate of almost $1,000 per day.
—Idaho Statesman, 28 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
In 2024, then-President Biden first levied a 100 percent tariff on Chinese imports, followed by a new Commerce rule that prohibited imports of any connected vehicles built by companies owned by or with links to China.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
When your bank account is levied over unpaid debt, the funds in the account are essentially frozen and then taken until the judgment against you has been satisfied.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 May 2026
So on May 8, the department referred the case to the division of administrative hearings, where a judge can help sort out what happened and weigh in on what sanctions, if any, should be levied against her.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Jackson, who died in 2009, repeatedly denied Chandler’s accusations, as well as those levied by other boys.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Criticism that is rarely levied at athletes who speak out in favor of left-wing politicians.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
These fines for failing to leave, authorized under the Immigration and Nationality Act, can be levied at a rate of almost $1,000 per day.
—Idaho Statesman, 28 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
In 2024, then-President Biden first levied a 100 percent tariff on Chinese imports, followed by a new Commerce rule that prohibited imports of any connected vehicles built by companies owned by or with links to China.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
When your bank account is levied over unpaid debt, the funds in the account are essentially frozen and then taken until the judgment against you has been satisfied.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 May 2026
So on May 8, the department referred the case to the division of administrative hearings, where a judge can help sort out what happened and weigh in on what sanctions, if any, should be levied against her.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Jackson, who died in 2009, repeatedly denied Chandler’s accusations, as well as those levied by other boys.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for levied
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Allen’s work ethic has never been questioned since the Bills drafted him in the first round out of Wyoming in 2018.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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Supporters of the bill as drafted say the lawsuits have no real connection to any attempt to solve climate change.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Trump has effectively imposed a fuel blockade on the island by threatening tariffs on countries supplying it with fuel, igniting seemingly endless power outages and delivering new blows to the island's already ailing economy.—
Phil Stewart,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Makary drew criticism last year after the agency imposed stricter requirements on who could get Covid shots.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
29 May 2026
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The vast majority must be recruited from the approximately 180,000 students and residents in civilian programs.—
Robert Krasner,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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Hopkins, a Nashville native whose dad Brad was a tackle in the NFL, received a late offer from Florida, but he was otherwise lightly recruited and committed to the first Power 4 school to offer him, Purdue.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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By 200 meters, Hulst had charged into the lead.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Avoid any water that may be charged with electricity and do not attempt to walk through floodwaters.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
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That regulator fined Staley more than $2 million and permanently banned him from holding a management role in the sector in 2023.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Arnold fined Robinson $6,700 in July 2024.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 May 2026
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“Levied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levied. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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