as in to ring
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
let the church bells joyously toll on this most happy occasion
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Recent Examples of toll
Billal Rahman
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Albies might want to try a lighter bat, since the multiple injuries the switch-hitting second baseman has sustained over the years, including wrist and elbow fractures, might have taken a toll.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 27 June 2025
Danica Kirka, Twin Cities, 5 May 2025
The bells of the cathedral in Peru’s capital of Lima tolled after Prevost’s election was announced.
—Franklin Briceno, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Verb
Pérez Nieto described how six families share a single room, highlighting the emotional and physical toll.
—Billal Rahman
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Albies might want to try a lighter bat, since the multiple injuries the switch-hitting second baseman has sustained over the years, including wrist and elbow fractures, might have taken a toll.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 27 June 2025
Noun
After Big Ben tolled at noon, actor Timothy Spall recited the victory speech wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill delivered to a roaring crowd in central London on May 8, 1945.
—Danica Kirka, Twin Cities, 5 May 2025
The bells of the cathedral in Peru’s capital of Lima tolled after Prevost’s election was announced.
—Franklin Briceno, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toll
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In footage provided to PEOPLE by Ring, Kota walks towards the front door and starts jumping up and ringing the doorbell a number of times with what appears to be his nose.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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The railroad bell kept ringing, adding to the tension.—
Keith Plocek,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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Numerous reasons exist for why getting a driver’s license is either more challenging today or may not provide sufficient benefits, including the licensing process, the expense of vehicle ownership and maintenance and safety concerns.—
Selika Josiah Talbott,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Despite the costs of containment, USDA economists estimate that maintaining the eradication program delivers annual economic benefits exceeding $1 billion—far outweighing the expense of operations like the COPEG fly factory in Panama.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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The tax cuts are a key factor in Wall Street’s forecasts for the economy and financial markets, predicting a boost that will help offset a drag from Trump’s tariffs.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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Others — many, as tax experts have told me — are unintentional and the result of the law’s complexity.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Building an open-source humanoid robot has traditionally been out of reach for most people due to high costs and complex proprietary systems.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Europe’s regulatory environment creates demand for solutions that can then be refined and scaled in markets like the U.S., while Japanese manufacturing expertise can help reduce costs once technologies are proven.—
Nicole LeBlanc,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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This year brought two new adverse factors — President Donald Trump’s tariffs that could generate retaliatory tariffs, depressing export markets, and Trump’s sweeps of undocumented immigrants, who are a major portion of the agricultural labor force.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
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More Evan Vucci/AP Photo Business leaders' confidence in the U.S. economy has halved since the beginning of the year, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co., as companies grapple with the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs and broader geopolitical uncertainties.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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This hidden cocktail bar pays tribute to Asheville's bold 1907 anti-Prohibitionists who wore red ribbons in defiance.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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In May, Brown paid tribute to husband Jake Bongiovi on his 23rd birthday with a post on social media.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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Further proof was last month’s city property tax lien sale.—
Alva Badillo,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
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The areas are seen as having potential for property tax growth and where investment in infrastructure can possibly lead to substantial economic development benefits.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
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The Revenue Act also created the modern income tax system with a one-percent tax on workers earning more than $3,000 per year, the equivalent of $94,909 in 2024.—
Mike Patton,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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After that, the county can figure out where the income tax revenue should be divvied up.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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“Toll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toll. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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