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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Even though the defeat stings, all the Hurricanes’ goals are still there for the taking.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
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But for Hovland, the lingering frustration of missing Sunday singles and watching Harris English sit out for no fault of his own still stings.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Even after import tariffs—which are manufacturer-specific and based on the subsidies received by each firm from the Chinese government—Chinese EVs can still be significantly cheaper than European rivals.—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Faced with a deluge of Chinese competitors, debt issues and the collapse of a sale to Amazon, American home robotics company iRobot is in some trouble at the moment at the corporate level, and all the import tariffs of the rainbow may not be able to help, since iRobot manufactures in Asia.—
Loz Blain
October 14,
New Atlas,
14 Oct. 2025
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While photography packages and wedding albums come with some turn-around time, a painting will be done at the end of the reception and can give couples a glimpse of the evening right away.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Instead, shrimp packages should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund, or disposed of safely.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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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
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Higher Ed Excise Taxes In most parts of [America], excises must be confined within a narrow compass.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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But as of August 29 all imports, regardless of their value, are subject to extra customs clearance procedures and potential duties.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement By the turn of the 20th century, African American men held prominent federal government roles as diplomats, auditors, and customs officials.—
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14 Oct. 2025
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“Surcharges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surcharges. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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