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
Riley Beggin, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Semiconductors power most of the technology products of today’s ecosystem, and industry observers warned the cost could trickle down to consumers should Trump decide to impose an import tax on the chips or the products that host them.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Although the tariff percentage can vary product-to-product, some items from China are being taxed at as much as 245%, per the New York Times, and many tariffs have recently been set at 125-145%.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The Senate's instructions require lawmakers to find very few spending cuts while implementing the president's expensive tax proposals.
—Riley Beggin, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Semiconductors power most of the technology products of today’s ecosystem, and industry observers warned the cost could trickle down to consumers should Trump decide to impose an import tax on the chips or the products that host them.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
Yet Glasner had no prior connection with Ismaila Sarr nor Eddie Nketiah and all three, at certain points and to different extents, have found life taxing at Palace since arriving last summer.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Although the tariff percentage can vary product-to-product, some items from China are being taxed at as much as 245%, per the New York Times, and many tariffs have recently been set at 125-145%.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tax
Noun
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The biggest concerns revolve around China, which still faces 145% tariffs and has responded with big levies of its own on U.S. goods.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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In the Trump-Europe trade wars, the battle so far has been focused on goods: Trump’s tariffs on German cars and French champagne have been met with tit-for-tat threats to boost levies on all-American booze and motor vehicles, from Kentucky bourbon to Harley Davidson motorcycles.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
Verb
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At a startup showcase associated with the World Bank Spring meetings, entrepreneurs talked about the never-ending search for capital that is now stretching across banks, family offices, investors and economic development funds.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Horses line up at a 65-foot starting gate that stretches across the track.—
Javier Zarracina,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Trump has imposed steep tariffs on autos, steel, and aluminum since returning to office.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Trump in April hit the UK with a 10% universal tariff and 25% tariffs that Trump imposed on foreign automobiles, steel and aluminum.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Trump’s relationship with the judiciary has been strained by recent rulings involving immigration and the firing of federal workers.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Leavitt declined to answer when asked if the move had strained the relationship between the president and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who has sought to curry favor with Trump in recent months.—
Bloomberg News,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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New car sales surged ahead of the imposition of tariffs and fears of higher consumer prices as a result, and the Trump administration softened the blow from its trade war on automakers by reducing levies on certain auto components.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2025
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Lee, the candidate of the liberal Democratic Party that controls parliament, leads opinion polls to win a snap presidential election set off by the ouster of conservative former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his imposition of martial law.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Boldly trying new recipes for dinner though neither knows how to cook.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Break up beach days with a trip to a cacao farm to learn about local, small-batch chocolate production and try making chocolate from bean to bar.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
Verb
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As someone who’s tested his fair share of add-on lenses for smartphones, this one feels much more premium.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Boom tested the material for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), the Department of Defense’s organization for accelerating the adoption of commercial and dual-use technology, and the Air Force Operational Energy Office, dedicated to increasing operational efficiency of military aircraft.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Japan pushed back, saying the negotiations should be comprehensive, the paper said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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The use of Orbison’s repertoire in Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive shows how music can push mainstream Hollywood film beyond its traditional boundaries.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 May 2025
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“Tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tax. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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