as in taxes
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 drafts
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 imposes
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 levies
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Such levies seldom raise as much as hoped.
—Ian King, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Some states have implemented holidays for their own gas levies, but Congress has never pulled the trigger.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Though it was never adopted, HJR 201 would have amended the state constitution to exempt homestead property from all assessed value taxation, excluding school district levies.
—Nicole Huyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
The Labour government has whacked levies on private schools, introduced mansion taxes and is attempting to redistribute the nation’s wealth at a pace that would make Vladimir Lenin weep with joy.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
To be sure, the administration pulled back from its most punitive rates, and the Supreme Court struck down its global levies.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Kentucky and Utah have reduced levies.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Beyond the federal government, each state also levies their own separate gas taxes.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Beyond the federal government, each state also levies their own separate gas taxes.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Finally, the governor’s plan calls for raising the residential exemption on the 20-mills that Kansas levies to support public schools.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
The initiative levies a 5% one-time tax on California billionaires, with 90% of the revenue going to fund health care services affected by the 2025 megabill.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
For example, many hotels in the city belong to the Convention Center Facility District, which levies an additional 4% room tax to fund the rehabilitation and expansion of the convention center.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
As Sam Stolton reports, the development could — if Google is eventually found to be non-compliant with the rules — pave the way for potential fines as high as 10% of global annual sales, though Brussels regulators seldom levies the maximum penalties.
—Suzanne Lynch, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Idaho already levies an additional $140 annual fee for electric vehicle owners and in 2021, lawmakers unsuccessfully attempted to double these fees.
—Idaho Statesman, 10 Dec. 2025
Noun
While Social Security income remains protected, aggressive collection activity, lawsuits and bank levies can still create major financial stress and disrupt your access to everyday funds.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Such levies seldom raise as much as hoped.
—Ian King, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Some states have implemented holidays for their own gas levies, but Congress has never pulled the trigger.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Though it was never adopted, HJR 201 would have amended the state constitution to exempt homestead property from all assessed value taxation, excluding school district levies.
—Nicole Huyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
The Labour government has whacked levies on private schools, introduced mansion taxes and is attempting to redistribute the nation’s wealth at a pace that would make Vladimir Lenin weep with joy.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
To be sure, the administration pulled back from its most punitive rates, and the Supreme Court struck down its global levies.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Kentucky and Utah have reduced levies.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Verb
Beyond the federal government, each state also levies their own separate gas taxes.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Beyond the federal government, each state also levies their own separate gas taxes.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Beyond the federal government, each state also levies their own separate gas taxes.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Finally, the governor’s plan calls for raising the residential exemption on the 20-mills that Kansas levies to support public schools.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
The initiative levies a 5% one-time tax on California billionaires, with 90% of the revenue going to fund health care services affected by the 2025 megabill.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
For example, many hotels in the city belong to the Convention Center Facility District, which levies an additional 4% room tax to fund the rehabilitation and expansion of the convention center.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
As Sam Stolton reports, the development could — if Google is eventually found to be non-compliant with the rules — pave the way for potential fines as high as 10% of global annual sales, though Brussels regulators seldom levies the maximum penalties.
—Suzanne Lynch, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Idaho already levies an additional $140 annual fee for electric vehicle owners and in 2021, lawmakers unsuccessfully attempted to double these fees.
—Idaho Statesman, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for levies
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At the beginning of each year, Khare drafts up a list of her craziest concepts for episodes.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
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Now, Claude finds the slow stretch in your revenue, analyses your HubSpot campaign performance, drafts the promo strategy, and generates the assets in Canva.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson said after Miller’s plea hearing that Missouri’s self-defense law imposes a burden of proof that was too high for her office to secure a murder conviction.—
Ben Wheeler
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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The limits exist because the law imposes some responsibility on employers to ensure participants are sufficiently educated to make appropriate investment decisions.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Forming each letter recruits the brain in ways tapping a key doesn’t.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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This last sneak peek serves up heaps of colorful heroic set pieces as He-Man recruits a fearsome force to storm Castle Greyskull and reclaim the throne from his hateful nemesis.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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There was no greater backlash than in 2023 when Khan pushed through an expansion of the city’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ), a program that charges Londoners with vehicles that do not meet certain emissions standards for driving across the city.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
3 June 2026
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Kindred charges per night plus cleaning; HomeExchange charges a flat annual fee; the Collection tier costs $1,000 a year.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Whether the league responds to Booker’s complaints — or fines him for them — the conversation around officiating in this series is far from over.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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The state of California also fines taxpayers who didn’t withhold enough from their paychecks, with rates varying by offense.—
Alexiah Syrai Olsen,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Levies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levies. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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