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
Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Maryland is one of only five states that taxes bullion, a policy that has already driven businesses out of the state.
—J.b. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
The system effectively taxes the broader economy through inflation risk and fiscal cost while directing benefits to the largest financial institutions.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Moreover, California already taxes incomes on a sliding scale with the highest rates on those with the highest incomes, so shouldn’t a wealth tax be imposed using the same rationale?
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Johnson County taxes A portion of state sales tax revenue within the STAR bond district, called incremental revenue, will be diverted to the stadium project for up to 30 years.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
Most of the rest of the world taxes flights based on the gross weight of the plane times the miles flown, Poole said.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
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
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
Wealth taxes layer in additional levies, which, among other things, function like highly confiscatory effective tax rates on normal investment returns.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Maryland is one of only five states that taxes bullion, a policy that has already driven businesses out of the state.
—J.b. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
The system effectively taxes the broader economy through inflation risk and fiscal cost while directing benefits to the largest financial institutions.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Moreover, California already taxes incomes on a sliding scale with the highest rates on those with the highest incomes, so shouldn’t a wealth tax be imposed using the same rationale?
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Johnson County taxes A portion of state sales tax revenue within the STAR bond district, called incremental revenue, will be diverted to the stadium project for up to 30 years.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
Most of the rest of the world taxes flights based on the gross weight of the plane times the miles flown, Poole said.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
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
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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When levies spiked 150% for exports from the Asian country days later, everything slowed.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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Wealth taxes layer in additional levies, which, among other things, function like highly confiscatory effective tax rates on normal investment returns.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Organizers said 27 brands are represented at the show, which has a legacy that stretches back to 1902.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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The reach of the gym on Metropolitan Parkway, about halfway between the airport and downtown Atlanta, stretches far beyond its neighborhood.—
Ryan Dennis,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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In the past, New Delhi had opposed tariffs on sectors such as agriculture and dairy, which employ the bulk of the country's population.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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But Costco was the highest-profile public company to do battle with the White House on tariffs.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 This morning tests your patience and poise.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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April 20 – May 20 This morning tests your patience and poise.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Augmentation pulls teachers, case managers, and maintenance workers away from their core duties, eroding programs intended to reduce recidivism and maintain humane conditions.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The appeals court, however, said staying the injunction serves the public interest by preventing federal agents from hesitating while carrying out lawful duties.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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Lawmakers in European powerhouse Germany have approved a government plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to boost the ranks of its armed forces in the face of rising concern about the threat posed by Russia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Today, search is driven by artificial intelligence that tries to interpret what’s actually in your photos and videos.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In his teens and early 20s, a variety of knocks and muscle strains — plus a variety of coaches with fluctuating opinions of him — complicated his development.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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The film stars Imogen Poots as a young Yuknavitch, who strains to escape an abusive upbringing through competitive swimming in college, all the while battling addiction and discovering a knack for writing.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While many Democrats opposed the compromise as the left pushes for an aggressive stance against ICE, the party isn’t united on the issue.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Each year, the halftime show pushes the boundaries, setting new standards in stage design, choreography, costuming and performance expertise.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Taxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taxes. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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