1
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
Stern, who is 71, first signed with satellite radio broadcaster Sirius in 2004 (prior to its merger with XM), in part to be free of oversight by the FCC, which had levied millions of dollars in fines on terrestrial radio stations that carried his show for alleged indecency.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Third, this measure deals only with taxes levied on real property or on property ownership.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Beyond the integrity fee, other increases will be levied on those driving across the borders.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The administration has griped about the large fines that the EU has levied as a result of their privacy laws and antitrust laws that are significantly more stringent and enforced more frequently in Europe than in the United States.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
How the 0% capital gains bracket works Assets owned for more than one year qualify for long-term capital gains, levied at 0%, 15% or 20%, based on taxable income.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
In court filings, the government pointed to Microsoft as a roadmap for how penalties should be levied against Google.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Once Paris was deemed responsible for many of the charges originally levied on the Bensons, E-ZPass tried to collect substantial late fees.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
But that is in part because our sanctions are directly levied on Russia.
—NBC news, 17 Aug. 2025
Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Third, this measure deals only with taxes levied on real property or on property ownership.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Beyond the integrity fee, other increases will be levied on those driving across the borders.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The administration has griped about the large fines that the EU has levied as a result of their privacy laws and antitrust laws that are significantly more stringent and enforced more frequently in Europe than in the United States.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
How the 0% capital gains bracket works Assets owned for more than one year qualify for long-term capital gains, levied at 0%, 15% or 20%, based on taxable income.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
In court filings, the government pointed to Microsoft as a roadmap for how penalties should be levied against Google.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Once Paris was deemed responsible for many of the charges originally levied on the Bensons, E-ZPass tried to collect substantial late fees.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
But that is in part because our sanctions are directly levied on Russia.
—NBC news, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for levied
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The 20-year-old is familiar with pressure, having been the youngest player in history to be drafted into the NWSL.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Johnson wants the inquiry to remain with the House Oversight Committee and has drafted a resolution directing the panel to publicly release its findings when ready.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The court imposed a 31-month prison sentence on Connolly.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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To see armed soldiers patrolling there is to see force imposed on a place built for conversation, exchange and civic trust.—
Eric Chastain,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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Former Rangers goalkeeping coach Colin Stewart was recruited this summer as goalkeeper development and pathway lead — a key link between the academy and senior set-ups.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Cassellius has since recruited new leaders over operations, human resources, communications and academics.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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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,
5 Sep. 2025
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Bucur was charged with first-degree burglary and unlawful possession of methamphetamine, with his bail set at $75,000, police said.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Get Devastating George Kittle Injury News The SEC fined Mississippi State $500,000 on Monday for the field-storming incident, according to On3.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Sounders organization was fined an undisclosed amount for misappropriation of credentials.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Levied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levied. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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