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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Of Iran’s many squandered possibilities, the waste of our soft power stings the most.—
Arash Azizi,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026 -
This stings less thanks to the healthy variety of all-timers currently in the field.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the past, New Delhi had opposed tariffs on sectors such as agriculture and dairy, which employ the bulk of the country's population.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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But Costco was the highest-profile public company to do battle with the White House on tariffs.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Boutique, all-inclusive hotels are opening up across Europe; however, Lindenmeyr recommends booking bed-and-breakfast style hotels or properties with food-inclusive packages, because eating out for every meal can add up quick.—
Erik Buckingham,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Viewers should also check to see if their TV provider includes NBC and Peacock access as part of existing packages, as many cable and satellite services now bundle these offerings.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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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
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Inspired by real stories, Eva Marcille portrays a wife who miraculously cheats death after her husband’s (Tyler Lepley) betrayal in Pushed Off a Plane and Survived airing on February 28.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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Blashill wants the Blackhawks to be a fast-pressure team at both ends of the rink, one that attacks vertically but never cheats for offense.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 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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Have bricks or river rocks concealed out of sight and ready to use as ballasts to hold the cloth in place against winds.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2026
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Cheaper options or knock-offs tend to come with flimsy sockets, buzzing ballasts, or unreliable switches, which can make rooms look cheap or dated far sooner than expected and even create fire hazards.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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In extreme cases, shipments might be abandoned or destroyed if customs or storage infrastructure can’t absorb volume surges.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Treasury Department says tariffs generated $195 billion in customs duties in fiscal 2025, a 250 percent increase over 2024.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Surcharges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surcharges. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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