taxed

past tense of tax

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of taxed Authorities said in July that income and gains from overseas trusts owned by Chinese tax residents would be taxed at 20%, setting off a scramble for cash and alternative structures. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 California billionaire wealth grew nearly threefold from 2022 to 2026, according to Times analysis of Forbes data collected by Boll and his colleagues, and much of that growth was not taxed. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Florida law exempts the first $25,000 of value from being taxed, along with certain goods, like cars. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026 If benefits shrink or get taxed more aggressively down the road (which is a legitimate concern) having a tax-free income source gives you flexibility a pre-tax account simply can’t. — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 Withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income, and early withdrawals may face penalties unless they’re used for qualifying expenses such as education or a first home, so families should review the tax rules before deciding how to use the money. — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026 The president's executive order now allows clear diesel users to use red diesel--and be taxed at the lower rate. — Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026 Attendees asked several questions about how wealth is taxed and the potential for the measure to backfire. — Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 There are several differences between these two accounts, such as 529 accounts grow tax-free, while investment earnings from Trump accounts will be taxed when withdrawn, and 529 account funds can be transferred to eligible family members. — Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taxed
Verb
  • The Paris police requested the change because police and security resources are stretched thin due to mass protests, ongoing civil unrest, and France's first NFL game happening in the region, per multiple reports.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, your star rep’s calendar is full, her manager is stretched thin, and the next batch of recruits needs coaching.
    — Anis Bennaceur, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Some economists have warned that the one-time direct payment would do little to ease affordability pressures, and could exacerbate inflation at a time when many Americans are already feeling strained.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
  • If either connection is strained by distance or wall interference, the experience suffers.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Pinch-runner Cedric Mullins replaced Caminero before DeLuca, who had made sparkling catches to deny Yelich in the third and William Contreras in the fourth, hit a grounder past the mound as Drohan tried in vain to make a behind-the-back snag.
    — Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Publishing houses have tried to crack down on AI usage by authors, inserting strict clauses into book deals and leaning on Pangram to vet manuscripts.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Emer’s research team studied more than 89,000 people in Milwaukee who were tested for lead exposure by age 6.
    — Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Even so, the number of arrangements to be tested was enormous—beyond human capabilities alone.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The organization built a political presence in Texas with lobbying and legislative testimony as the state pushed back on transgender ideology in recent years.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
  • If elected, the younger Bolsonaro, who comports himself as a more moderate version of his father, has been clear on his plans not only to secure his father’s freedom but to punish the top figures in the judiciary who pushed for his prosecution.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026

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“Taxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taxed. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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