as in challenging
requiring much time, effort, or careful attention
a very taxing workload that is taking a lot of time to finish
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as in stretching
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 taxing
Sha Rabii,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
The style of play is physically, and mentally taxing.
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D’joumbarey A. Moreau,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
The union argues that taxing billionaires will support the state's healthcare system after massive federal funding cuts.
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Ananya Chetia,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Adjective
Businesses face a hardware cost environment that has become more taxing and volatile.
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Sha Rabii,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
The style of play is physically, and mentally taxing.
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D’joumbarey A. Moreau,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
During a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter that published late last year, Murphy admitted that voicing Donkey can be physically taxing.
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Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
The union argues that taxing billionaires will support the state's healthcare system after massive federal funding cuts.
—
Ananya Chetia,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taxing
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Keeping your hair looking and feeling shiny can be challenging, but not with this hair kit.
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Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore said that fighting the fire had been extremely challenging.
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What foundation needs your attention before stretching?
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October 23 – November 21 What foundation needs your attention before stretching?
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In a demanding, real-world performance setting — a capstone exercise, a live performance, a high-stakes simulation — the goal is not to eliminate all mistakes, but to stay in control and navigate the zone of being uncomfortable.
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New York crowds are passionate, honest, and demanding.
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The acceptance rate has been compared to that of trying to get into Harvard University.
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There’s some heartbreaking moments where Mary’s trying so hard to please him.
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Some organizers say America's complicated and at times difficult history is being glossed over by fireworks and flag-waving ‒ or that it's being politicized by an administration that has actively worked to advance its version of history.
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The move gives Marte another chance to work his way back to the major leagues after a difficult stretch that included a brief stop with the Cincinnati Reds organization earlier this year before a cut.
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The 2026 World Cup is straining public services in 16 host cities with unprecedented crowd surges and emergency demands, including a 350% spike in calls, many from non-English speakers.
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Problem properties can create economic and fiscal challenges, including depressing neighboring property values, straining fire and police resources and increasing the risk of arson and violent crime.
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Incumbents have run on the perception that the transplants who have moved into working-class neighborhoods are pushing residents out while imposing their politics on more moderate communities of color.
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Late-stage trial results from Cosmo Pharmaceuticals, Pelage Pharmaceuticals and Veradermics are now pushing new options toward pharmacy shelves, with one program already pursuing parallel approval in the United States and Europe.
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The Air Force is currently working toward the newest version of the bomber, testing a new radar system and working with contractors to update its 1960s-era engines.
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SpaceX’s orbital ambitions would likely add to that figure, potentially testing both the equity and debt markets.
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“Taxing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taxing. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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