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
Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Some supporters and critics alike of the 10-year, $37 million-per-year special property tax levy have been taken aback by the degree to which the school district may have crossed the line from sharing impartial information to advocacy.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
The wholesale tax would be levied on marijuana sold or otherwise transferred to retailers.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Trump is much more assured of surviving this week’s Senate votes, which disapprove of his tariffs on Brazil and Canada plus his global levies, but the whiplash of his trade agenda is clearly wearing on GOP senators.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Some supporters and critics alike of the 10-year, $37 million-per-year special property tax levy have been taken aback by the degree to which the school district may have crossed the line from sharing impartial information to advocacy.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
But Rubalcava’s colleagues on the dais were united in a clear stance against levying more taxes on tourists.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
The wholesale tax would be levied on marijuana sold or otherwise transferred to retailers.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for levy
Noun
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Trump himself has long torpedoed the very idea of a carbon tax.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Bloomberg, who served three consecutive terms as mayor in the early 2000s, also pushed for steep tax hikes on the wealthy, and even proposed free transit in some places.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Within 90 days, the county has to draft an action plan for implementing the program.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Matt Sauer Career Sauer was initially drafted by the New York Yankees in the second round of the 2017 MLB Draft.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Judge Steven Denny imposed the 60-year sentence that same day.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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He was forced to accept it, because it was imposed on him.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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Several outlets accepting the new restrictions have begun recruiting staff to fulfill their new roles.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Since actions speak louder than words, Molly recruits the pop star for a private performance that doubles as an act of gratitude.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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Sanders has since been charged with intentionally abandoning a child younger than 15 without intent to return, a third-degree felony charge in Texas, according to court documents.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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This Epicka Universal Travel Adapter is a T+L favorite overall pick due to its four different plug types that are compatible with over 200 sockets worldwide and its ability to charge up to six devices at once.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Levy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levy. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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