as in stretched
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 taxed
Many of these sites are controlled or taxed by armed groups, according to human-rights organizations, operating with the tolerance of authorities as long as gold production continues to flow through official or semi-official channels.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
When the refunds come back to importers, they will likely be taxed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in some capacity—as a gain contingency, for example.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
First, demand billionaires and those at the top of the financial ladder have their wealth taxed the same way wages are taxed.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Up to 85% of your Social Social income is taxed at ordinary income tax rates.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Gains on assets held for less than a year are taxed at the higher rates due on ordinary income, which this year top out at 37% on incomes over $640,600 ($768,700 for couples).
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
To try to help him make ends meet, the Mississippi state house passed a bill to exempt NIL money from being taxed.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
This means fewer people funding conservation by purchasing licenses, fundraising, or buying equipment that is taxed to benefit natural resources.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 18 Mar. 2026
By contrast, traditional IRAs are funded with pre-tax dollars for an upfront benefit and withdrawals that are taxed.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
When the refunds come back to importers, they will likely be taxed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in some capacity—as a gain contingency, for example.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
First, demand billionaires and those at the top of the financial ladder have their wealth taxed the same way wages are taxed.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Up to 85% of your Social Social income is taxed at ordinary income tax rates.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Gains on assets held for less than a year are taxed at the higher rates due on ordinary income, which this year top out at 37% on incomes over $640,600 ($768,700 for couples).
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
To try to help him make ends meet, the Mississippi state house passed a bill to exempt NIL money from being taxed.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
This means fewer people funding conservation by purchasing licenses, fundraising, or buying equipment that is taxed to benefit natural resources.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 18 Mar. 2026
By contrast, traditional IRAs are funded with pre-tax dollars for an upfront benefit and withdrawals that are taxed.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taxed
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The Times of India found workers in Chirag Dilli, the city’s dumpling-making capital, so stretched for fuel that some had given up on steaming and had turned operations over to chow mein.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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In downtown Elgin, a crowd stretched from North Grove Avenue to Foundry Park on Route 31 and a similar event brought out hundreds gathered on Randall Road in South Elgin.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The president’s promise of additional help comes at a critical time for farmers, who are being strained by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2026
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Since then, the Iran war has added pressure to an agriculture industry already strained by tariffs, driving up fuel and fertilizer costs.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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The chief and others named tried to repress the report — and a judge initially sided with them — but it was eventually released nine months later.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Court documents allege that Elliott and two others tried similar schemes in Los Angeles.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Royals pride themselves on pitching and defense, and those will be tested.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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In addition, the court said Lee had no way of knowing what the stain was because it hadn’t been tested before the convictions.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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What’s more, concerns about inflation touched off by higher energy prices have pushed bond yields higher.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Grapevine controll the pace of the game for most of the contest, but Joshua (18-5-3) did get a chance late when Hazel Curs pushed a pass to Hannah Day for a goal in the final minute.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Taxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taxed. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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