overcharges 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of overcharge
1
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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2
as in loads
to fill or load to excess overcharged his thesis with long, fancy words

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overcharges

2 of 2

noun

plural of overcharge

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Verb
  • And don't forget the mini space rover that loads into the cargo pod.
    John Mihaly, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Garfield loads Hank with chummy physicality.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In response to the flagging labor market, the Fed is expected to cut interest rates when policymakers meet next week.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
  • That could accelerate inflation and could also push up longer-term interest rates, such as those on mortgages and car loans.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The first mozzie of the evening stings my arm.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
  • But this kind of comment often stings.
    Time, Time, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Afterwards, McClintock said on X that the power to impose tariffs should be restored to Congress.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
  • And for that purpose, the question is not whether tariffs are announced but how they are enforced.
    Joel Thayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Traditional approaches focus on financial engineering such as negotiating discounts for long-term commitments, or on observability tools that track who is running what.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Fans of the store love its membership discounts, organic and health-conscious ingredients and goods, and prepared foods like sandwiches, burritos and pizza.
    Rose Evans September 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Most business owners focus on boosting sales, signing new clients, and watch revenue climb.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Supported by passionate fans and communities, growth could depend more on revenue generated through media rights or ticket and merchandise sales.
    Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Workers typically pay for their health insurance premiums through paycheck deductions.
    Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • These are some of the options American expats have, including deductions, credits, and exclusions.
    Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Overcharges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcharges. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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