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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
Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2025
This said, in recent years a number of Medicaid contractors have been investigated for overcharging the program.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Just this week, Lockheed Martin, the top U.S. defense manufacturer, settled a $30 million lawsuit accusing it of overcharging the Pentagon for years.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Trump has complained that Chinese ports near the canal may be used for espionage or in military operations against the U.S., and that the independent Panama Canal Authorities are overcharging U.S. ships using the waterway.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
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Verb
That’s because the owner of the insurance company also owns the affiliates, creating an incentive for executives to overcharge the insurance company for services.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2025
This said, in recent years a number of Medicaid contractors have been investigated for overcharging the program.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Just this week, Lockheed Martin, the top U.S. defense manufacturer, settled a $30 million lawsuit accusing it of overcharging the Pentagon for years.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Trump has complained that Chinese ports near the canal may be used for espionage or in military operations against the U.S., and that the independent Panama Canal Authorities are overcharging U.S. ships using the waterway.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcharge
Verb
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The roof was scorched black and gouged open to the sky, insulation tufting from the walls.—
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arkansasonline.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Tickets for the shows are hard to come by as the band is using a face-value ticket exchange to prevent scalpers from gouging fans on the secondary market.—
Ethan Millman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Holt Logistics employs about 500 workers at the Port of Philadelphia, where longshoremen unpack and load products like fruit from around the world — produce destined for supermarkets across the U.S.—
Tom Hanson,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Mets had the bases loaded in the bottom of the sixth inning and were already leading 9-5 when Tyrone Taylor hit a deep drive to the warning track at Citi Field.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The deadline passed and the new U.S. tariff rate for Chinese imports came into effect.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The growth trajectory represents a 2.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2025, with online video claiming the lion’s share at $9.4 billion.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Hit the ball too far up the handle, or off the end of the head, and the bat will flex and vibrate, transferring less energy to the ball and stinging the batter’s hands.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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Pets who have an encounter with stinging caterpillars will need a vet visit ASAP.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Trump sees that reliance as a security issue and believes tariffs can bring more manufacturing to America.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Seeking to capitalize on the turmoil unleashed by Trump’s tariff whiplash, Xi is expected to cast China as a reliable partner and defender of global trade.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Some restaurants also started slapping an egg surcharge onto their menu items.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2025
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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
Verb
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Then, the rotten cherry on top: my lightweight pack, overburdened with water and ill-equipped for the task, created a patch of chafe that eventually bloomed into an open wound.—
Shawnté Salabert,
Outside Online,
28 Mar. 2025
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Constant budget concerns might lead them to overburden employees or defer necessary hires, increasing team burnout and exacerbating issues across the business.—
Tiffany Grant,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Blumenthal now lists the total, final cost of ticket prices up front, so that there aren’t surprises about fees and service charges.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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Noninterest income increased to $16.4 million from $14.2 million, driven by higher service charges on deposits and gains on the sale of loans.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Overcharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcharge. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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