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as in surcharges
to charge (someone) too much for goods or services
I think that store may have overcharged us for the shoes, which were supposed to be on sale
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Verb
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AIAssistWorks loads into common apps like Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025 -
Alexandra Shapiro and Brian Steel are in the cafeteria having a chat as the latter loads up on valuable potassium via a morning banana.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With Britain’s strongest sector, finance, benefiting from higher interest rates, and Germany’s motor vehicles and parts, struggling with tariffs and weak demand, the rivalry between the two economies is one to watch.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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The second half of October has delivered a strong rebound in ocean freight rates as more carriers are successfully blanking sailings and implementing general rate increases (GRIs).—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even though the defeat stings, all the Hurricanes’ goals are still there for the taking.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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But for Hovland, the lingering frustration of missing Sunday singles and watching Harris English sit out for no fault of his own still stings.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 2017, he was recalled after backing the $5 billion yearly gas tax that still gouges at the pump.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The November 10 deadline for a trade truce is looming, lest tariffs surge again.—
Jhasua Razo,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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With Britain’s strongest sector, finance, benefiting from higher interest rates, and Germany’s motor vehicles and parts, struggling with tariffs and weak demand, the rivalry between the two economies is one to watch.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The deepest discounts at Way Day are from beloved brands like Shark, Dyson, and Bissell.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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These organizations negotiate member-only discounts and perks by leveraging their collective buying power.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The company reported that the Nashville Snooki Shop leads all four locations in daily sales, content engagement and foot traffic.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Oct. 2025
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Just in time for holiday shopping, Wayfair brought back its biggest sales event for three days only.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Both deductions have restrictions and income limitations.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Itemizers should hit fast forward and give their gifts this year, but non-itemizers may want to pause until 2026 to maximize deductions, experts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Overcharges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcharges. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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