as in levies
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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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 taxes
Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The rest of the world taxes only residents, in most cases based on worldwide income.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Kids may be hit with tax bombs whether they are forgiven in '26 or in a state that taxes forgiveness amounts regardless of the timeline.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
The business taxes specialist supports and provides guidance to the operations administrator and the Field Operations Division team on administrative issues related to the operations of field offices.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The rest of the world taxes only residents, in most cases based on worldwide income.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Kids may be hit with tax bombs whether they are forgiven in '26 or in a state that taxes forgiveness amounts regardless of the timeline.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taxes
Noun
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Healey also proposed new taxes on candy, prescription drugs and synthetic nicotine products — levies that the state legislature ultimately rejected.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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For homeowners in the county, that would come on top of property tax levies that are based on assessed value.—
Mercury News Editorial,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Texas Tech recently banned the throwing of tortillas onto the field during kickoffs, a practice that stretches back decades.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The full line now stretches nearly six miles.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In August, Walmart saw solid gains on both its top and bottom lines, demonstrating the giant retailer’s ability to manage through the scourge of tariffs and navigate the uncertain economy.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Experts believe beef prices will remain elevated for the foreseeable future, given the lengthy process of replenishing herds and high tariffs on key exporting nations such as Brazil.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Genomic tests such as Oncotype DX can show whether chemotherapy is necessary, sparing many women the harsh side effects.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
21 Oct. 2025
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The second phase tests candidates on their knowledge of financial statements.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While some were later moderated—Vietnam to 20 percent, and Thailand, Malaysia, and Cambodia to 19 percent, with Singapore at 10 percent—Laos and Myanmar continue to face 40 percent duties.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
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That would take the total rate to 55 percent, including stack-ons from existing duties.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Detroit automaker allocated the electric commercial vans into its Chevrolet brand last year in a bid to boost its performance as GM tries to gain ground against competitors, including Ford and Rivian, in the market.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Rohde, a two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, will join MSNBC under Versant, the new company slated to be spun off from NBCUniversal in coming weeks as corporate parent Comcast tries to separate an eroding cable business from its broadcast and streaming assets.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Growth without planning leads to more traffic and strains our services.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Taiwan's challenge is particularly acute as its fast-aging population strains social safety nets while its fertility rate—already one of the world’s lowest—continues to slide.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This pushes Tony and Ziva to risk everything in order to save her and finally put an end to the conspiracy.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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The video also pushes for universal healthcare.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Taxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taxes. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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