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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
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
The increase comes as higher mortgage rates, elevated gas prices and weaker consumer confidence take their toll on housing demand.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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
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Noun
There’s a small range toll to pay, with an EPA estimate of 278 miles (447 km) for the XT.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
The increase comes as higher mortgage rates, elevated gas prices and weaker consumer confidence take their toll on housing demand.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Verb
Every year since, on April 15, public officials lay wreaths at the two sites where the bombs went off as the bells toll at The Old South Church.
—Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toll
Noun
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That's because the cost of jet fuel — which can account for about 30% of airlines' total expenses — has soared during the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The caller told them a family member had been detained, which was untrue, and demanded money for legal expenses.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Some immigrate to territories, others to tax brackets.—
Taiye Selasi,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Setting county tax policies to offset or reverse the impacts of previous property cycles has required significant cooperation between the Office of the County Executive and the state of Missouri.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The only other artist who has seen double-digit compositions fail to lead the Billboard Hot 100 by a single rung is Taylor Swift, who has landed in the runner-up rung 10 times.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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However, his family had been worried that Omar, 17, would never get to ring the bell just a few months earlier.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Removing barriers for non-traditional students like prohibitive costs or complicated admissions and financial aid processes is one way to improve access, said Lane, who helps create the commission’s enrollment reports.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Industry groups warned that capping emissions too much and too quickly would push refineries out of the state and drive up already soaring energy costs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Trump has effectively imposed a fuel blockade on the island by threatening tariffs on countries supplying it with fuel, igniting seemingly endless power outages and delivering new blows to the island's already ailing economy.—
Phil Stewart,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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When the tomatoes arrived, they were slapped with a 17% tariff.—
Matt Sedensky,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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After the news of Canty's murder, her friends and family shared tributes in her honor, celebrating her impact on Atlanta's nightlife.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Dal Bello made sure to pay tribute to one of his brother Kai’s best friends, Braun Levi, who was killed by an alleged driver under the influence on May 4, 2025, weeks before his high school graduation and months after his family lost their home in the Palisades fire.—
Sam Mulick,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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The House earlier this year passed a property tax plan that would have explicitly eliminated all property taxes except those on schools, something DeSantis’ plan doesn’t protect.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Check for local property tax breaks and other benefits for seniors.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Actually, those Americans in the top 1% of income actually pay almost 40% of the entire income tax — more than the bottom 90% combined.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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The bonds would be repaid with income tax revenue from major league ballplayers and staff.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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“Toll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toll. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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