Thesaurus results for TOLL

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noun

Definition of toll

as in expense

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as in tax

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toll

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verb

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

Noun

By Mark Gurman, Bloomberg Apple tumbled by the most in 16 months after component shortages weighed on the company’s sales forecast, signaling that industrywide supply constraints are taking a bigger toll than anticipated. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 Instead of the toll simply being deducted from my account, I was assessed a fee nearly a year later. — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Verb

Bells tolled through the misty Alpine mountain valley as hundreds of priests walked two by two to the altar under a tent to start the service and then again at the end. — Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Shippers and producers have grown increasingly concerned about the prospect that Iran will seek to toll the strait in future, after the memorandum of understanding signed with the US said only that transit would be free for the duration of its 60-day term. — Alex Longley, Fortune, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for toll

Recent Examples of Synonyms for toll

Noun

Headline figures such as tasks completed, queries handled or hours saved can look impressive while concealing errors, rework, poor customer outcomes and escalating operating expenses.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
But there are ways to convert part of your nest egg into a predictable income stream that, when coupled with Social Security, can cover your essential expenses in retirement.

— Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

Definition of expense

Noun

Thirty-eight states have dedicated tax incentives for data centers, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
The amendment would phase out Missouri’s income tax based on revenue growth triggers and increase sales and use tax to offset the loss of revenue.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Definition of tax

Verb

Despite having roughly 850 law enforcement officers along the parade route and at the rally, shots rang out as people were beginning to leave.

— Laura Bauer July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Considering that the app in question might be an alarm clock or a calendar, allowing that permission may not immediately ring any alarm bells.

— Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026

Definition of ring

Noun

The current administration filed its latest tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which states the president can enact levies against other nations in response to their unfair trade practices, The New York Times reported.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
The legal challenges to the new tariffs are already piling up.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of tariff

Noun

After Klee announced his death on July 25, tributes flowed on social media for the little dog whose cancer diagnosis was revealed in May.

— Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
The show also featured poignant video tributes to Peart and original drummer John Rutsey, ensuring their legacies were honored.

— David Chiu, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of tribute

Noun

So, when Thursday’s term sheet was sent to the Blazers, the team was put off by asks from the city, particularly the $3 million annual fee for a property tax offset and a requirement that the team hires union workers.

— Jason Quick, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Sarnecki, who has regularly lambasted his fellow candidates as career politicians, has criticized Masterson for failing to provide property tax breaks for homeowners while approving tax breaks for businesses.

— Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026