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
Stuart Appelbaum, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
Medical inflation continues to outpace overall inflation, and New York’s Health Care Reform Act taxes employers and unions who do the right thing and provide health benefits — adding roughly 4% a year to their cost.
—Stuart Appelbaum, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taxes
Noun
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The services can be useful, particularly after IRS notices have escalated to levies, liens or wage garnishments, or when the taxpayer feels overwhelmed navigating the process on their own.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Those levies exclude a host of goods compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, a free trade agreement.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Its work stretches through local parishes and communities, encouraging welcoming environments for everyone, disabled and non-disabled alike.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The elevated risk stretches from West Texas into North Texas, then extends east and south toward Houston.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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His economic policy, including the fluctuating tariffs, only benefits himself and the wealthy while punishing workers and taxpayers.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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The increase suggests businesses may be passing on higher costs from import tariffs to consumers.—
Lucia Mutikan,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The best hiking pants earn their place in our packing list the hard way—through scree scrambles, sweaty switchbacks, and the kind of bushwhacking that tests each and every seam.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Mar. 2026
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The president’s endorsement of Huffines for comptroller and Miller for agriculture commissioner tests governor’s sway before Tuesday vote.—
From Staff Reports,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, temporary import duties are capped at 15% and can run for up to 150 days, unless Congress votes to keep them in place for another 150 days.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Automotive and base metals exports remain subject to steep 25% and 50% duties under Section 232 measures, limiting upside in those sectors.—
Sam Mkokeli,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Old Yeller shows his bravery and becomes an unlikely ally as Travis tries to step up to his responsibilities and do the right thing.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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The school district also tries to eliminate barriers to enrollment, assists in free and reduced meal programs and transportation services and connects students to social workers for ongoing support , includingfrom financial assistance, clothing, food, medical care and mental health resources.—
Lynne Hermansen,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And top-down impositions could also be painted as less democratic, because the state essentially rejects the self-determination of local communities to oppose new developments.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The monthlong exhibition strains Assisi’s medieval streets and services, with officials expecting nearly half a million pilgrims through the mountainside city.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Writer-director Kermani, who previously demonstrated her horror bona-fides with Lucky and Abraham’s Boys, strains mightily but fails to match the brilliant eeriness of the Japanese film that served as her inspiration.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Taxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taxes. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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