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as in to gouge
to charge (someone) too much for goods or services
I think that store may have overcharged us for the shoes, which were supposed to be on sale
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Recent Examples of overcharge
Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 23 Jan. 2025
American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly in any way, shape, or form.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Over a dozen stores across North Carolina must pay up after overcharging customers.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly in any way, shape or form, and that includes the United States Navy, and above all, China is operating the Panama Canal.
—Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,spencer Kimball,christina Wilkie,annie Nova,brian Evans,alex Harring,yun Li, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Non-partisan analysts estimate the insurance program overcharged taxpayers by more than $83 billion last year alone.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 23 Jan. 2025
American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly in any way, shape, or form.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Over a dozen stores across North Carolina must pay up after overcharging customers.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly in any way, shape or form, and that includes the United States Navy, and above all, China is operating the Panama Canal.
—Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,spencer Kimball,christina Wilkie,annie Nova,brian Evans,alex Harring,yun Li, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcharge
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Follow along for live coverage Authorities have asked residents to report gouging to the state Attorney General’s Office.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC News,
14 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, local real estate agents like Joe Cilic warned that unscrupulous property owners were already taking advantage of the catastrophe, allegedly gouging suddenly homeless people into leasing emergency housing at exorbitant prices.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC News,
11 Jan. 2025
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The other was allegedly found on a shelf next to the safe, which state police claimed was improperly stored and loaded, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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Chain of events The malware was loaded in four stages, each of which acted as a building block for the next.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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But his zone entry rate has declined, from 21.4 per 60 last year to 18.4 this season, according to Corey Sznajder’s tracking.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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That support often reinforces employees' commitment to your organization, leading to higher retention rates and greater outcomes.—
Ankita Singh,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Sea anemones provide anemonefish with shelter and a secure spawning site thanks to their stinging tentacles.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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Choosing Slotkin—a moderate who won Michigan's Senate race in November even as Trump carried the state—to deliver the Democratic response may signal a party shift after last year's stinging losses in the general election.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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In early February, Trump also suspended tariffs after Sheinbaum promised to send 10,000 national guards to the northern border to contain drug trafficking.—
Fabiola Sanchez,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Notably, Trump later delayed tariffs for products under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade.—
Zach Halaschak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Insurers also can surcharge policyholders for 100% of assessments in excess of those amounts.—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The carriers could then surcharge their residential and commercial customers for half of what they are assessed.—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Lofty goals that lack actionable plans or clear benchmarks may overburden employees, leading to frustration and burnout.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Many surrounding communities have successfully implemented similar programs, leading to more diverse housing options without overburdening taxpayers.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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RVers must also account for insurance, cleaning fees, service charges and gas mileage.—
Andrea Agostini Ferrer,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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Taxpayers may receive a lower refund if tax preparation fees, advance loans or service charges were deducted.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Overcharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcharge. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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