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present tense third-person singular of surcharge
as in overcharges
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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surcharges

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noun

plural of surcharge

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Verb
  • An electronic safety system monitors each cell during operations, avoiding both under- and overcharges.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Aug. 2017
Noun
  • But tariffs created using that statute can last for only 150 days, with any extension requiring congressional approval.
    Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 26 June 2026
  • As the industry struggles with supply chain issues, tariffs, and the loss of multi-brand retail partners, doing things differently is an advantage.
    Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Large-scale events involve tabletop exercises with law enforcement, fire departments, emergency managers and venue officials running through countless scenarios — evacuations, suspicious packages, drones and crowd surges.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Inside, more than 120 humanoids stand in neat rows, each performing a specific task repeatedly, from sorting packages or changing diapers to scooping popcorn, guided by human trainers with handheld controllers next to them.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Considering Dylan Holloway was that pick, and the Oilers haven’t found much in any round of all the drafts since, the irony stings for fans of the team.
    Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 24 June 2026
  • If feedback stings, breathe, then ask one clarifying question so everyone understands your intent.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • Higher Ed Excise Taxes In most parts of [America], excises must be confined within a narrow compass.
    Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Federal officials recently launched a prize competition to reward ideas for controlling the flow of aquatic species into and out of the ballasts of boats that travel among the various lakes and waterways across the United States.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 7 May 2026
  • Other items from the ship, including the ballasts that served as counterweights for the human cargo, are remaining on display and will be returned to South Africa in two years.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
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
  • He was also associated with the rehabilitation of the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel, the end of two-way tolls on toll facilities, including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the early development of the platform for electronic toll collection on Maryland’s highways and bridges.
    Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Surcharges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surcharges. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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