1
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, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
Most are financed by levying an additional tax on properties within the district.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
The uprising took place in the aftermath of the Black Death, as the king was levying higher taxes to fund the Hundred Years’ War.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Following an outpouring of anger by passengers on social media, lawmakers in Canada and the United States criticized airlines last year, including Air Canada, for levying additional fees on luggage and seat assignments in certain economy classes.
—Reuters, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Officials have invested time and money into setting up legal cannabis programs; by levying taxes on legal marijuana sales, states have turned recreational cannabis into a windfall.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Important for the Jaguars is that at least 11 games every year are played in jurisdictions with no or low-income tax levying states.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Despite the United States levying double-digit duties not seen in nearly a century, global trade is maintaining its strength.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
Most are financed by levying an additional tax on properties within the district.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
The uprising took place in the aftermath of the Black Death, as the king was levying higher taxes to fund the Hundred Years’ War.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Following an outpouring of anger by passengers on social media, lawmakers in Canada and the United States criticized airlines last year, including Air Canada, for levying additional fees on luggage and seat assignments in certain economy classes.
—Reuters, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Officials have invested time and money into setting up legal cannabis programs; by levying taxes on legal marijuana sales, states have turned recreational cannabis into a windfall.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Important for the Jaguars is that at least 11 games every year are played in jurisdictions with no or low-income tax levying states.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for levying
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Knowing Ferguson had spent time with Paulsen to specifically learn more about blocking techniques made drafting him in the second round an easy decision for McVay.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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This past July, San Francisco added three Vols to its organization by drafting infielder Gavin Kilen with the 13th overall pick in the 2025 MLB draft, then acquiring outfielder Drew Gilbert and right-hander Blade Tidwell in the trade that sent Tyler Rogers to the Mets.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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This, at a time when China is imposing tougher rules on exporting its own critical minerals abroad.—
Pilar Arias,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Cleveland Browns are coming off an imposing win against the Miami Dolphins, despite Miami being one of the worst teams in the NFL.—
Jon Conahan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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In South Korea, parts of the civil service, legislature and military declined to support President Yoon Suk Yeol’s imposition of martial law in 2024, foiling his autocratic move.—
Shelley Inglis,
The Conversation,
19 Oct. 2025
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Despite months of military build-up, the escalation into a full-scale Russian invasion of Ukrainian territory in February 2022 and the subsequent imposition of sweeping and continuously expanding sanctions came as a major shock to thousands of transnational corporations.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Trump has been recruiting donors for the construction project for months, showing off renderings and scale models to Oval Office visitors.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Prominent programs like Michigan and Ole Miss were reportedly among those recruiting him.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Oct. 2025
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Canada has long cheated on Tariffs, charging our farmers as much as 400%.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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That hearing was expected to include Mitchell and her top prosecutors taking the stand to defend their decisions and prove that charging the protesters was not meant to suppress their viewpoints.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Representatives from the District Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, county Behavioral Health Services and the court crafted San Diego’s approach, creating a process for a defendant to move from arrest to arraignment to assessment.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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In response to that legislation, De Anza developed new assessment practices, curriculum and other services that support students in completing those college-level courses.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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In New Jersey, creating or sharing deceptive AI media can lead to prison time and fines.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The fine was related to how users consented to data collection.—
Katrina Bishop,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Head coach Chauncey Billups wasn’t on the sideline for the opener and was placed on indefinite leave after his arrest Thursday on federal gambling charges.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Enriquez said the man would be booked into jail on felony charges.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Levying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levying. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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