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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
Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The true toll is likely far higher.
—NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
One tolled for the lives lost when the towers collapsed.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Despite the physical toll, Walker’s passion for performing keeps him going.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The true toll is likely far higher.
—NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
Each year, bells are tolled in memory of the crew at the Detroit's Mariners Church.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
One tolled for the lives lost when the towers collapsed.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toll
Noun
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Different food hubs help farmers cut expenses by providing a variety of resources, such as warehousing, transportation and delivery, education, marketing, contract management and some even provide supplies to farmers.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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However, data provided by the Association of American Medical Colleges shows that cost-of-living increases, not tuition, drove up the expense of studying medicine in recent years.—
Tribune News Service,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Because a tax bill may be sent to a business office or other location different from the property being transferred, some of the addresses listed may differ from the property that was transferred.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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Reverse tax cuts enacted in the 2025 legislative session?—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At that moment, a bell rang, signaling the start of the lunch hour.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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See, the other day, an old acquaintance of Jamie Teumer’s rang him up with the most indecent of Denver proposals.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Many young consumers, already juggling high costs for food, rent, and education, and crushed by an unsympathetic labor market, are entering adulthood with the self-care budget of a socialite twice their age.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Water Utilities has to study demographics and costs once the first two questions are answered.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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The central bank's economic staff cited fiscal policy, easier financial conditions and a dissipation of the tariff impact as growth drivers through 2028, minutes of the meeting released last week show.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Jan. 2026
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In the United States, consumption tax comes in the form of retail sales tax and excise tax (tax imposed on certain goods or activities, like alcohol or fuel), as well as the aforementioned tariffs.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Elvis Tribute Spectacular' Fans can enjoy an era-by-era tribute concert, celebrating the music of the larger-than-life King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Jones often pays tribute to Kristy on social media.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These stores would operate without rent or property tax obligations and aim to sell at wholesale prices, passing on savings to customers.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Take the quiz here … WALLET RELIEF – These 10 states offer the biggest property tax savings for American homeowners.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Hungary offers a number of incentives, including exempting women with four or more children from paying income tax, but is still struggling to coax people to have kids.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The city’s biggest hook on the billionaire set is a personal income tax that is, practically speaking, optional.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Toll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toll. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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