SURCHARGES Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

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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noun

plural of surcharge

as in surtaxes

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The most recent tally for 2024 shows overcharges ranging up to $480 per residential account.

— Ed Hirs, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
An electronic safety system monitors each cell during operations, avoiding both under- and overcharges.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Aug. 2017

Definition of overcharges

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And with looming questions about tariffs, labor markets, and shifting political conditions, many companies are treating automation as a long-term hedge against uncertainty, not a one-time upgrade.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Beyond the Iran war, tariffs are still a top-three issue for executives, according to Homkes.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 July 2026

Definition of tariffs

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Two teams — McLaren and Aston Martin — are expected to bring big upgrade packages to the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, and this race is anticipated to be less about energy deployment and more about driving quickly without making a mistake.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
The packages include food staples like rice, beans and cooking oil, as well as other items like soap, water purification tablets and solar lamps.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

Definition of packages

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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.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026

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