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
Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 June 2025
In addition to tax cuts and reductions in federal spending, the bill phases out incentives for electric vehicles, the source of much of Tesla’s—and Musk’s—wealth and influence.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 5 June 2025
The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
While the sale of alcohol on reservations is regulated through tribal law and federal approval, tribes have been able to tax and profit from tobacco sales without being subject to all state taxes.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
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Noun
The rare consensus came as Congress faces the need to raise the country's debt limit again, a hurdle to approving an 1,100-page package of Trump's priorities for tax cuts and border security.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 June 2025
In addition to tax cuts and reductions in federal spending, the bill phases out incentives for electric vehicles, the source of much of Tesla’s—and Musk’s—wealth and influence.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 5 June 2025
Verb
But the unions should listen to another clear message: Californians are tired of being taxed to the max to support a bloated, inefficient state government that only delivers low-performing schools, potholed roads and massive budget deficits.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
While the sale of alcohol on reservations is regulated through tribal law and federal approval, tribes have been able to tax and profit from tobacco sales without being subject to all state taxes.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tax
Noun
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The moves came after Trump announced—and then walked back—sweeping global tariffs against almost every U.S. trading partner, with China facing the steepest levies.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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The rulings also struck down 30% tariffs imposed on China as well as a baseline 10% levy slapped on nearly all imports, among other measures.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Employees' responsibilities were redistributed, stretch limits and recovery times were set and managers were held accountable for pacing.—
Apryl Evans,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Demand for new planes has still been robust, and airlines often continue to place orders because the waiting period can stretch several years.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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The tariffs removed include the 10% universal tariff, the reciprocal tariffs, and the specific tariffs targeting China, Canada, and Mexico.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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On May 12, both nations agreed to significantly lower their tariffs for a 90-day period.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Over time, heavy implants can also strain the neck and back.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
4 June 2025
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Giving water beyond the amount needed to mix powdered or concentrated formula can strain a baby's developing kidneys and lead to a rare but serious condition known as water intoxication.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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Majorities oppose the imposition of tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, with approval ratings of just 27%, 29% and 36%, respectively.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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The judge suspended imposition of the sentence on the careless driving citation and placed Walker on two years of unsupervised probation.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Measure a neighbor’s trampoline or try one out in a sporting goods store to get a better idea of the best size for you.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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This has always been an issue with AMD, Nvidia, and Intel's board partners, who try to add things like fancy cooling, lighting, or marginal overclocks to justify raising the price.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Quality varies; make sure to work with a reputable manufacturer and contractor, and choose a light with a safety certification from UL or ETL, two independent organizations that test and certify products like lights for safety.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
12 June 2025
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Working with trusted providers to develop and rigorously test high-quality datasets improves accuracy and supports more ethical use.—
Gladys Kong,
Forbes.com,
12 June 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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Jones added what doesn't make sense in all this is Gov. Gavin Newsom's Democratic Party continues to push to protect perpetrators instead of victims and using the Menendez brothers' case to get their bill across the finish line.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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“Tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tax. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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