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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
Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Voters could face a decision to approve levying a 1% sales tax on unincorporated areas of Yolo County or a countywide 1% sales tax.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 19 Nov. 2025
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
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
Verb
As well as prohibiting establishments from refusing to accept cash, the bill prevents businesses from levying additional fees or surcharges on cash payments compared to cashless transactions.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Voters could face a decision to approve levying a 1% sales tax on unincorporated areas of Yolo County or a countywide 1% sales tax.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 19 Nov. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for levying
Noun
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In these stories, Cicellis presents fate as the imposition of familial or vocational inheritance, rather than the decree of a higher power.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
5 Jan. 2026
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In 2020, the Florida Supreme Court also abolished proportionality review, which for 50 years allowed judges to probe the circumstances of death cases to protect defendants from the random imposition of the death penalty.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The writer watched the Korean original just once and then began drafting the remake from his Brooklyn apartment in early 2020, just as New York entered its first full COVID lockdown.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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The question begged repeating after drafting Allen in 2023, signing Parkinson as a free agent in 2024 and then again this summer after the Rams used their top draft pick on Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson in the second round in April.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
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Iranian authorities have responded by deploying numerous security forces, imposing internet blackouts and enforcing curfews in some areas in an effort to suppress the unrest.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Originally constructed to be a shopping mall, the imposing structure now serves as the headquarters of Venezuela’s intelligence services and a notorious prison.—
Uriel Blanco,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Experts agree with this assessment.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Korf and Laber dispute that assessment.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Still, the study’s findings challenge the emphasis on early signs of high performance that elite schools, conservatories and youth sport academies often look for when recruiting talent.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Players with lots of recruiting stars next to their names and coaches with lots of zeroes on their paychecks.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The backpack-sized system uses compact hydrogen fuel cells to deliver long-lasting, stable power for applications where charging infrastructure is limited or unavailable.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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According to charging documents, police were able to identify McKee by linking him to a car that arrived in the Tepes' neighborhood shortly before the murders and left just after the homicide.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The new fines and allegations are the latest controversy to flare up around Boring Company.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Failure to comply could result in a contempt order, which can lead to fines or potentially force the businesses to shut down.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Los Angeles appeared to be in charge after getting a stop on defense giving Stafford the ball back.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The suspect was indicted on federal charges this week, FOX 5 reported.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Levying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levying. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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