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
Lindsay Whitehurst, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Eagan said the district received some payments in December and January, but 9% of the 2024 tax levy remains unpaid.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
Islamabad frequently levies the allegation at its western neighbor as militant violence has surged in Pakistan, accusing Afghanistan of supporting the Pakistani Taliban, or TTP, and outlawed Baloch separatist groups.
—Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Wednesday that the administration would raise the levies to the 15% limit this week.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Eagan said the district received some payments in December and January, but 9% of the 2024 tax levy remains unpaid.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Maersk is levying an emergency freight increase for all goods entering and existing the countries surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, with a $1,800 increase per TEU and a $3,000 bump per 40-foot container.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
Islamabad frequently levies the allegation at its western neighbor as militant violence has surged in Pakistan, accusing Afghanistan of supporting the Pakistani Taliban, or TTP, and outlawed Baloch separatist groups.
—Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for levy
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The budget came weeks after Gondongwana said South Africa’s debt is projected to peak this fiscal year after rising for nearly two decades, creating room for more infrastructure investment and tax relief.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Lake and Porter counties have also been asked to adopt a 1% food and beverage tax, and Lake County has been asked to pass a 5% innkeepers tax.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The way the Dodgers have spent money in recent years, one area that often gets overlooked is their ability to draft, trade for and develop prospects.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Last spring Texas had a program-record 12 players drafted, which broke a one-year-old mark set in 2024 when UT sent 11 to the league.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Section 122, which has never been invoked, allows the president to impose tariffs of up to 15%.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The law limits the ability of local jurisdictions, including cities like Rocklin, to impose certain restrictions on bicycle use.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Even Self noted in his postgame radio interview that Saturday was the version of Peterson that KU recruited.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2026
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While working as a shopgirl, the young Evelyn is recruited as a studio model and soon catches the eye of the preeminent artists of the age.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Rio’s Civil Police said the four young men in pretrial detention will be charged with rape, while a fifth suspect — a minor — turned himself in Friday to face an equivalent charge under juvenile law.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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She has not been charged with any crime.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Levy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levy. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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