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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
Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
All account balances go towards tolls and do not expire, according to the NTTA.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2025
Danica Kirka, Twin Cities, 5 May 2025
The bells of the cathedral in Peru’s capital of Lima tolled after Prevost’s election was announced.
—Franklin Briceno, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Noun
Economists expect Trump’s policies to take a toll on America’s economy, the world’s largest.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
All account balances go towards tolls and do not expire, according to the NTTA.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2025
Verb
After Big Ben tolled at noon, actor Timothy Spall recited the victory speech wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill delivered to a roaring crowd in central London on May 8, 1945.
—Danica Kirka, Twin Cities, 5 May 2025
The bells of the cathedral in Peru’s capital of Lima tolled after Prevost’s election was announced.
—Franklin Briceno, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toll
Noun
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The market index currently yields 1.25%, while the ETF has a 1.81% yield and 0.33% expense ratio.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Medical and educational expenses easily top some of the most expensive costs a parent or guardian may face.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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To fulfill President Donald Trump's plan to build America into a manufacturing powerhouse, permitting reform needs to go hand-in-hand with the administration's industrial strategy, which also includes tariffs on steel, tax cuts, and deregulation.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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In addition to tax cuts and reductions in federal spending, the bill phases out incentives for electric vehicles, the source of much of Tesla’s—and Musk’s—wealth and influence.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The alarm rings familiar, and so does the cost of overreach.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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The hospital is looking to continue the care of its current patients and is accepting new patients, from those who have not yet been diagnosed to those ringing the bell once their treatment is completed.—
Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
Noun
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In 2008, the world learnt the cost of financial opacity the hard way.—
Jemma Green,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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As a result, the gains were too few and the costs were too high.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The tariffs removed include the 10% universal tariff, the reciprocal tariffs, and the specific tariffs targeting China, Canada, and Mexico.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Early South Korean voters reportedly turned out in record numbers this week as the nation awaits the June 3 presidential election in what has been described as a pivotal race amid ongoing threats posed by China and recent rocky relations with the U.S. due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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In a GoFundMe page to support the Hyatt family, another family member paid tribute to the little boy.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Lewis’ other brother, Elijah, paid tribute to his sister earlier this week in a heartrending Facebook post.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The addition of the property tax language kicked off hours of back-and-forth political maneuvering.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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Also, more than half of the homes were taken following an initial property tax debt of $1,600 or less.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Tax obligations extend beyond income tax to certain excise taxes as well that may be considered with personal income tax obligations.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which lowered income tax rates for all income groups but disproportionately benefitted the highest earners, is set to expire at the end of 2025.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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“Toll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toll. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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