as in levy
a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use
the state sales tax boosted the final cost of my new computer
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as in to stretch
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
your constant arguing is starting to tax my patience
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Recent Examples of tax
Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Kraft has proposed a rent control system that would allow landlords to opt in to receive a real estate tax rebate after 10 years.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2025
Beloved for its Detroit-style pies with a crispy, airy crust, Vice City was an immediate hit, drawing excited diners for whom the original west Kendall location was a taxing drive .
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The research team compiles the index using surveys of tax consultants from 98 different countries, and it has been updated biannually since 2016.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Kraft has proposed a rent control system that would allow landlords to opt in to receive a real estate tax rebate after 10 years.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Royals bullpen has been taxed and Avila offers the club a fresh arm to utilize.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2025
Beloved for its Detroit-style pies with a crispy, airy crust, Vice City was an immediate hit, drawing excited diners for whom the original west Kendall location was a taxing drive .
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tax
Noun
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The analyst said the 39% levy is almost two-times higher than previously expected for the country.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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So far, the import levies and broader uncertainty have weighed heavy on American factories.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The line often stretches out the door, a testament to the café’s reputation as one of Nashville’s most beloved no-frills eateries.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Shark nets were installed across 51 beaches in NSW, for the season starting September 1, across 51 beaches stretching around 140 miles from Newcastle to Wollongong, 9News reports.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Trump earlier this week said India had offered to cut its tariffs on American imports to zero, while complaining that the proposal had come too late in the negotiation.—
Priyanka Salve,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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According to one survey, about half of those age 61 and older are fearful of what changes in tariffs will do to their retirement savings or retirement income.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 'why wall' In a room at Fort Jackson next to the paved outdoor area where trainees strain through sweaty workouts, one wall is covered in scribbled-on sticky notes.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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The problem often develops from straining during bowel movements, with diet and weight playing a major role.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The move follows the imposition of new layers of bureaucratic scrutiny on wind farm permits, and the withdrawal of permits for at least one major offshore wind farm already under construction.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Its starts with the imposition of tariffs by the United States on countries around the world – friend and foe, for disparate reasons.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Then there were those epic Pac-12 shindigs, when Harbaugh was trying to resurrect the Stanford program and Carroll was pulling the levels during one of USC’s glory eras, with the advantage going to Harbaugh, 2-1.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Through these tactics, Iftiu is trying to pay forward the generosity he's received within the system.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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All of the cats who tested this litter adjusted to it quickly and easily — some even had a little play date in their box, kicking and scratching, which is a good sign!—
Kayla Blanton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In the first inning as the Blue Jays wore down the Yankees by putting balls in play and fouling off pitches, Judge was tested for the first time on a single by Nathan Lukes.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Ascent fought back against the defending league champion Tampa Bay Sun in a prime-time Gainbridge Super League matchup, thrilling an energetic Charlotte crowd on a night when kickoff was pushed back roughly 30 minutes due to thunderstorms.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tax. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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