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noun

Definition of toll

as in expense

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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

Rodríguez has rejected suggestions that authorities understated the disaster, saying the government releases only casualty figures that have been fully verified and would not speculate about the final toll. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 Being sedentary for several hours at a time also takes a toll on kids — and adults, too. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 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

Fury has already spent one post-fight interview working the microphone at Joshua's expense.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
If the litigation proves unsuccessful, the attorney not only receives nothing, but the attorney is also out on expenses incurred in the representation.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of expense

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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

Three people are dead and four others are injured after shots rang out at the Bite of Seattle food festival at the Seattle Center on Sunday, according to officials.

— Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 27 July 2026
Although License told police that the victim hit his wife, investigators said the surveillance footage did not show any physical contact between the two, and the victim was walking back to his truck when the shots rang out.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026

Definition of ring

Noun

That design philosophy allows manufacturers to prioritize rapid production, simpler assembly and lower manufacturing costs without compromising mission performance.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Water levels in parts of the river have fallen so low that cargo ships have had to reduce their load and spread it across multiple vessels, increasing costs.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of cost

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Tariff tensions That pressure on household finances comes just as the administration moves to rebuild its sweeping tariff program.

— Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026
But administration officials also acknowledged the move was tied to Canada’s retaliation against earlier US tariffs.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of tariff

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The company served as the title sponsor of All-Star Village from July 11–14 in Philadelphia, filling roughly 500,000 square feet with interactive exhibits, youth baseball activities, player tributes, food vendors, and a family party-like atmosphere.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Jim Carrey has paid tribute to his The Mask director Chuck Russell, who died Wednesday at the age of 74.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 July 2026

Definition of tribute

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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

Definition of property tax

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Cofounder Peter Thiel has likewise expanded his South Florida presence, opening an office for his venture capital firm, Founders Fund, in Miami and praising Florida’s lack of a state income tax.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 July 2026
Short-term capital gains are taxed according to ordinary income tax brackets.

— Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 21 July 2026