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as in drafting
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 imposing
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 levying
Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
The fines that the state board of education will now be responsible for levying against districts could be six figures for a single violation, depending on the superintendent’s salary.
—Matthew Kelly
april 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Many private equity and hedge funds are domiciled in places like Bermuda or the Cayman Islands, jurisdictions known for levying little or no taxes at the fund level.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Dorfman found the Public Defender’s Office in contempt of court 26 times, levying a fine of $1,000 each time.
—Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Its version of day-and-date during the pandemic was levying a surcharge to Disney+ subscribers for movies such as Mulan, Jungle Cruise, Cruella and Black Widow to name a few.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
In most states, a debt collector only needs a default judgment to start the process of garnishing wages or levying your bank accounts.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
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
Washington is now levying a global tariff rate of 10% and has threatened to raise it higher.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
However, the administration acted quickly to implement contingency plans, imposing a 10 percent global baseline tariff and launching two Section 301 investigations into 60 countries that could lead to the levying of further duties.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Mamdani, a democratic socialist, ran for mayor on a platform of free buses, universal childcare and city-run grocery stores paid for in part by levying higher taxes on the rich.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
The fines that the state board of education will now be responsible for levying against districts could be six figures for a single violation, depending on the superintendent’s salary.
—Matthew Kelly
april 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Many private equity and hedge funds are domiciled in places like Bermuda or the Cayman Islands, jurisdictions known for levying little or no taxes at the fund level.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Dorfman found the Public Defender’s Office in contempt of court 26 times, levying a fine of $1,000 each time.
—Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Its version of day-and-date during the pandemic was levying a surcharge to Disney+ subscribers for movies such as Mulan, Jungle Cruise, Cruella and Black Widow to name a few.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
In most states, a debt collector only needs a default judgment to start the process of garnishing wages or levying your bank accounts.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
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
Washington is now levying a global tariff rate of 10% and has threatened to raise it higher.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for levying
Noun
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This was followed by the imposition of periodic payments under threat.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The presidential couple suffered a dramatic fall from grace after Yoon’s martial law imposition in December 2024 led to his impeachment and eventually removal from office.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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No, said the subcommittee drafting the Fourteenth Amendment.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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The Fever catapulted up the W’s financial ranks after drafting Caitlin Clark in 2024.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Kim, who took power in 1946, reframed Christianity as a symptom of American imperialism and repurposed its rituals with himself at the center, instituting requirements for ideological activities and imposing harsh punishments on those who failed to show sufficient devotion.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Wekiva River Parkway and Protection Act of 2004 authorized construction of a beltway around Central Florida, also known as State Road 429, while imposing strict protections for the environmentally fragile Wekiva River basin.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Kevin Griess, the superintendent of the National Mall and Memorial Parks for the Park Service, said during the hearing there was no plan to begin such work Monday but added that a safety assessment was underway.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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In addition to the semi-private wait areas and a dedicated family lobby, the expansion also added five rooms designated for initial intake assessments and two dedicated procedure rooms.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The teens were also said to have been involved in online groups recruiting fighters for IS militants in Syria and shared a fascination with violence and hatred against Jews, LGBTQ+ people and others, officials said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Uldricks said his role as GOP chair includes recruiting good people to run for office.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Authorities rightly repaid the favor by charging Allen with attempting to assassinate the President of the United States, and transporting and discharging a firearm.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Those alleged entries to ChatGPT, included in court documents charging Abugharbieh with two counts of first-degree murder, are just the latest instance of investigators using AI chat histories as evidence in criminal investigations.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Musk and Tesla each had to pay $20 million in fines, and Musk had to temporarily relinquish his role as chairman of the company’s board.—
Lora Kolodny,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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Timely disclosures, automatic audits, and penalties that actually mean something, not small fines that get brushed off.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Noun
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At each stop, a contingent of no more than 10 workers and organizers broke from the group, walked inside and pitched whoever was in charge on Planting Justice, explaining what the working conditions are like at the nurseries that supply the retailers’ plants.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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Biffle’s niece, Jordyn, who is in charge of her uncle’s estate, accepted the award on his behalf.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
2 May 2026
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“Levying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levying. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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