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overtaxes

present tense third-person singular of overtax

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtaxes
Verb
  • The special effects can look corny and the story overloads us with too many characters.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The business taxes specialist supports and provides guidance to the operations administrator and the Field Operations Division team on administrative issues related to the operations of field offices.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The rest of the world taxes only residents, in most cases based on worldwide income.
    Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Damage to the blood-brain barrier leads to inflammation within the brain and hampers the clearance of waste products like beta-amyloid protein (seen in Alzheimer's disease).
    Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Overtaxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtaxes. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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