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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The first mozzie of the evening stings my arm.—
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But this kind of comment often stings.—
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Taiwanese policy experts fear that this lack of access to the president will make renegotiating the tariffs impossible.—
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Many remain concerned about how much extra tariffs ultimately will drive up prices on many items even more.—
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That game, however, is unavailable for buyers of season-ticket packages according to emails and screenshots provided to SportsMoney by multiple season ticket holders.—
Andrew Wagner,
Forbes.com,
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My mother regularly intercepted the packages, returned the items, and used the money to buy food for our family.—
Rachel Kushner,
New Yorker,
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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,
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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,
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The logistics of shipping and customs alone can disrupt an entire timeline.—
Nathanaël Bondu,
Forbes.com,
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For one, Manzanillo had experienced a four-day customs workers strike in May that resulted in berthing backlogs for weeks after.—
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“Surcharges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surcharges. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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