as in tax
a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use
the legislators approved a new levy on imported cattle to help protect American ranchers
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as in to draft
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 to impose
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 levy
Emily Kilcrease, Foreign Affairs, 9 June 2025
Under the agreement, the US temporarily lowered its overall tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, while China cut its levies on American imports from 125% to 10%.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
John Cassidy, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Prosecutors levied a third-degree assault charge on behalf of the 15th person who was hurt in Sunday’s attack.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
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Noun
In the trade war simulation, the team representing the United States introduced expansive levies on all major trading partners but remained open to negotiating alternative arrangements.
—Emily Kilcrease, Foreign Affairs, 9 June 2025
Under the agreement, the US temporarily lowered its overall tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, while China cut its levies on American imports from 125% to 10%.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
Verb
There are trade statutes that empower the President to levy tariffs in specific cases, such as when a foreign country has been engaging in unfair trade practices.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Prosecutors levied a third-degree assault charge on behalf of the 15th person who was hurt in Sunday’s attack.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for levy
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To fulfill President Donald Trump's plan to build America into a manufacturing powerhouse, permitting reform needs to go hand-in-hand with the administration's industrial strategy, which also includes tariffs on steel, tax cuts, and deregulation.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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This creates a clear financial picture, helps manage cash flow, simplifies tax prep and prevents personal and business funds from mixing, laying the foundation for financial clarity and growth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Postgame, there was no sight of the talented young pitcher the Tigers drafted third overall in 2021.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
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He was drafted in 2021 and has mostly been the team’s No. 1 back since then.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2025
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Now that Trump has sidestepped Congress and claimed the right to impose tariffs at will, Woldenberg is taking on the White House directly.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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That gave the coaches at least an idea of how the two young linemen move on their feet without a defensive end imposing his weight, will and strength on them.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The filmmaker hatched the idea after reading an article about gay rehabilitation centers and recruited Brian Wayne Peterson to write the script.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2025
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Among them was a marathon sectional championship game against Lincoln-Way Central and Florida State recruit Lisabella Dimitrijevic.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Castilleja has been charged with murder, according to the online jail records.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2025
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The measure would charge PBMs an annual $15-per-patient fee, with the first $25 million collected going to a grant fund to support local pharmacies.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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“Levy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levy. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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