as in to gouge
to charge (someone) too much for goods or services
contends that with the present tax structure, the state's lower-income residents are being surcharged and the wealthiest residents are getting off too lightly
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Recent Examples of surcharge
Matt Villano, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
As part of this year’s transportation bill, owners of electric vehicles soon will start paying taxes on public charging and higher surcharges on vehicle registration.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
For years, Lamont has blocked attempts by liberal Democrats to raise the state income tax on Connecticut’s wealthiest residents or impose a separate capital gains surcharge that the caucus still advocates.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025
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Verb
At Bellagio Las Vegas, for instance, guests must fork over a $25 surcharge to receive room service orders with the traditional presentation of ceramic plating and metal silverware.
—Matt Villano, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
As part of this year’s transportation bill, owners of electric vehicles soon will start paying taxes on public charging and higher surcharges on vehicle registration.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
Noun
But those insurers are allowed to surcharge their own policyholders to recoup those payments, meaning those with insurance coverage across the state could see their rates increase.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
For years, Lamont has blocked attempts by liberal Democrats to raise the state income tax on Connecticut’s wealthiest residents or impose a separate capital gains surcharge that the caucus still advocates.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surcharge
Verb
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The reborn, unrecognizable, completely delicious Beethoven Market isn’t trying to gouge or dazzle or food-snob its way to success.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The duties will gouge Americans on cars, food, appliances, electronics, furniture, clothing and — well, nearly everything.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
Noun
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As of January 1, 2025, an additional 2.9% surtax applies to net gains above $1 million, pushing the top capital gains tax rate to 9.9%.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The tax has generated billions for transportation and education initiatives, and has become a focal point at the State House in recent weeks as lawmakers shepherded a spending bill packed with surtax revenue to Gov. Maura Healey’s desk.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Prosecutors allege that Carvajal played a key role in coordinating large-scale cocaine shipments to the United States, using his official position to protect narcotics operations and facilitate deals with foreign insurgent groups, most notably Colombia’s FARC.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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Logistics companies are tracking shipments in real-time without lag.—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Verb
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The pillars of how these scams work - either by overcharging for casks and/or not actually providing proper ownership over a cask - remains the same.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Randolph disputed Martin’s request, saying the case was overcharged from the start.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Overall levels of market uncertainty have declined compared to their peaks in the immediate aftermath of Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff policy.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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Chow pointed out that there would be geopolitical uncertainty ahead for the country, including the upcoming Upper House election, as well as tariff and trade uncertainties.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Burnout stems from unrealistic goals, chronic overload, and poor capacity planning.—
Lindsay Phillips,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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However, the entire incident went on for seven hours after that, with the crash leading to an overload in some larger regions.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
16 June 2025
Verb
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What to know: Free to enter; no lifeguards or facilities and the salty water can sting cuts or irritate sensitive skin.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2025
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The Atlanta Braves have won consecutive series since dropping six in a row, though losing Sunday’s series finale to the Rockies despite Grant Holmes’ 15 strikeouts stung.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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One where balance sheets build and their brand finds ballast.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Race ballast and series-regulation electronics are not fitted, since there are no rules to adhere to, and the cockpit interface has been modified for track day usage instead of professional motorsport.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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“Surcharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surcharge. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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