toll 1 of 2

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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toll

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noun

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Recent Examples of toll
Verb
This was a reality made even harder by the fact that, per the American Psychological Association, studies show unemployment takes a heavier mental-health toll on Black workers, with barriers to care making recovery even more difficult. Essence, 10 Oct. 2025 While traveling to West Virginia to help his nephew with work, he was pulled over by agents at a toll booth. Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
One tolled for the lives lost when the towers collapsed. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025 In Gozo, residents peacefully sweep their doorsteps while church bells toll distantly in the background. AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toll
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toll
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  • Michelin shares were down nearly 9% when the closing bell rang.
    Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Carley Coleman, operations director at adjacent Via Vite, said her staff and guests dining at the restaurant were frightened when gunshots rang out.
    David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Marco Aguilera, the Fort Lauderdale chief waterways officer, applied for the grant, which will cover 75 percent of eligible expenses for five years.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Jenny Rosales’ brother, Fernando Rosales, organized a GoFundMe to raise money for funeral expenses.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The full and final details of what would be a very complex operation for tax and legal reasons are still being worked out, sources said.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.
    Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • It was originally intended to protect electricity ratepayers from having to shoulder the costs of data centers in their communities, but now simply authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to study whether the cost-shift is happening.
    Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Record high inflation and a weak yen are also squeezing households and driving up living costs.
    Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Trump had previously imposed 145% tariffs on China, then put them on hold to allow negotiations to play out.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Geopolitics, uncertainty over trade tariffs and the difficulties faced by high-end players continued to weigh on exhibitors and visitors at Première Classe, Tranoï and Man / Woman, all of which ran through the first weekend of October.
    Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This 11-year-old single malt Scotch is both a tribute to the rugged island distillery and a nod to Offerman’s love for the Caribbean.
    Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Woody Allen, who regularly collaborated with Diane Keaton throughout her career, honored the actress following her death in a tribute published on The Free Press.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Devising strategies to boost tax revenue and economic growth, increase population by attracting new employers, development and potentially property tax reform — which has burdened residents with high taxes — also remain hanging for the next mayor to solve.
    Dana Afana, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Because of the state recapture policy, the school district must share property tax revenues with less affluent districts across Texas.
    Charles Baggarly October 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Qualifying families may see higher amounts for the child tax credit and earned income tax credit in 2026.
    Lorie Konish, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Bowman committed to not raising taxes, whereas Pureval would not rule out an income tax increase depending on the economy.
    Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Oct. 2025

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“Toll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toll. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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