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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
Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
Jenner has been open for years about the toll anxiety takes on her.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
Bells at Westminster Abbey—where his parents had married over two years prior—tolled continuously for three hours in celebration.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Saudi Arabia’s sizable first-quarter budget deficit has been widely read as an early sign of the Iran war’s toll on the biggest Arab economy.
—Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
Jenner has been open for years about the toll anxiety takes on her.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Verb
Tehran, which has reportedly been tolling some ships seeking transit through the Strait of Hormuz, has vowed to retaliate against any military vessels in the strait.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
Bells at Westminster Abbey—where his parents had married over two years prior—tolled continuously for three hours in celebration.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toll
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While the emotional weight of a mother defending her child is undeniable, supporters of Save Girls’ Sports argue compassion for one athlete should not come at the expense of opportunities for other young women.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The state would manage all medical insurance — more efficiently and at less consumer expense, advocates insist.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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The energy secretary suggested officials were open to suspending the federal gas tax to bring down prices for consumers.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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My father’s clients were loyal and had become close friends over the years, but my mother knew little about the technical side of accounting or tax preparation.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Hathaway, on a two-on-one with Luke Glendening, saw his point-blank slam-dunk try denied by the left pad of Andersen, and in the closing seconds, Dvorak’s shot from the slot, set up by Konecny, rang off the inside of the post.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Beyond the convenience factor, Just Bare’s chicken bites are an economical option too, generally ringing out at Sam’s Club for about $14 for a three-pound bag, which can carry us for several meals.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Access to early education remains limited, waitlists are long, and costs continue to rise.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Travel to North Africa or the Middle East may require more planning, higher costs and longer journeys.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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The same applies to tariffs, sanctions, export controls and regional conflict.—
Alex Saric,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Sotir said the firm is receiving more inbound queries from business owners who are pressured by tariffs, inflation and other factors.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Her death was confirmed by her nephew, Bryan Longet, who posted a social media tribute on Thursday.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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But alongside the music, the Fab Four also spawned a parallel tribute-film industry all but dedicated to extolling their cultural influence.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Tolls on federal roads might pay for it Zohran Mamdani's pied-à-terre property tax is moving ahead.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Curt Peterson, an attorney representing the developer, told council members O’Reilly was seeking a sales tax exemption on construction materials and a 50% property tax abatement for 10 years.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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Gregg Hull, a former three-term mayor of Rio Rancho on the outskirts of Albuquerque, wants New Mexico to join the ranks of states with no personal income tax like Texas and Wyoming.—
Morgan Lee,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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The felony charges of wire fraud, income tax fraud, loan fraud and theft of between $500 and $10,000 were brought less than a month before an April 2025 village election in which Doneshia Codjoe challenged Monee’s incumbent mayor, Therese Bogs.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Toll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toll. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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