taxed

past tense of tax

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of taxed Bizarrely, sweepstakes machines, unlike their VGT and casino slot cousins, are neither regulated nor taxed. Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 If voters approve in November, this measure could hike the state’s homestead exemption over the period of a few years, to the point where residential properties are only taxed for schools. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 The bullpen was taxed, so manager Matt Quatraro wanted to avoid using John Schreiber, Steven Cruz or Nate Pearson, among others. Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026 Marathon paid the additional amount, while arguing that they were being overcharged and taxed for business that did not occur in Carson, but rather in other jurisdictions. Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The proceeds are typically not taxed and usually do not affect your Social Security or Medicare. Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 That tariff rate was later reduced to 15% when the two sides agreed on a trade deal, but uncertainty remains about the stability of that agreement and how imports of certain European goods, such as steel, will be taxed by Washington. Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 Proposition 41 would require the state auditor to review any special tax proposal before it is presented to voters, while Proposition 42 would ban new taxes based on mere ownership of assets like property, which are usually only taxed when sold. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026 The list of nearly 1 million properties was not indicative of who would be taxed. Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taxed
Verb
  • Eiffela Broken Dream splits the Eiffel Tower into two sections, with a cable stretched between them for a tightrope crossing.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Blair's 52-yard touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage in the second half stretched the Jackrabbits' lead to 49-0.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • While Chuba Hubbard strained his hamstring, Brooks stayed healthy and scored his first touchdown as a pro last week at Jacksonville.
    Joseph Person, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But as Charlotte grows, its infrastructure is becoming increasingly strained.
    Brandon Marc Finn, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Moczarski, who had once tried to assassinate Stroop, discovered that his cellmate was entirely unrepentant, and willing to discuss his crimes freely.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Because of a lack of variety in Halal restaurants, neither of the men had tried barbecue besides brisket before their trip.
    Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The new iteration, however, has not been battle tested and the current version of the SAMP/T has a smaller range than the Patriot.
    Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Lancaster County coroner told reporters that his office was investigating the death of an infant who tested positive for measles and died from a ruptured spleen, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
    Finch Walker, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The threat of shortages pushed countries across Asia to impose export bans, cut import duties, and start rationing fuel to maintain supplies.
    Katie Silver, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The extreme heat pushed up air conditioning electricity demand, while heavy storms simultaneously dealt a blow to power supplies in parts of the country.
    , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Taxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taxed. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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