as in levy
a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use
the state sales tax boosted the final cost of my new computer
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as in to stretch
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
your constant arguing is starting to tax my patience
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Recent Examples of tax
Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Senate Democrats in Washington state are advocating for tax hikes targeting some of the wealthiest individuals and companies to help address a significant budget deficit, which is estimated to be between $6.6 billion and $13 billion, according to KOMO.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
However, that bullpen was taxed during a six-game homestand.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Thelin also pointed to a lingering double standard in U.S. tax policy.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Senate Democrats in Washington state are advocating for tax hikes targeting some of the wealthiest individuals and companies to help address a significant budget deficit, which is estimated to be between $6.6 billion and $13 billion, according to KOMO.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
The Brits aren’t the only ones looking to tax Netflix.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
However, that bullpen was taxed during a six-game homestand.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tax
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The development comes as the global trading order is still adjusting to a series of levies Trump has instituted − and sometimes withdrawn − over less than two weeks, rocking financial markets.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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The message, posted to Truth Social, came after some electronics were excluded from his administration's 145% import levies on goods from China.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Dark hardwood floors stretch over to the formal dining area, which sits opposite the chef’s kitchen.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Because your stomach stretches, moves, and flexes more than other areas, Ellis notes, navel piercings can be more prone to irritation than other piercings and can have a longer healing process.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
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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
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Meanwhile, Hempstead noted that those who lose coverage due to work requirements would strain hospital systems, as uninsured people seek health care through other means, such as the emergency room or through charity care.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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The psychological tension deepens as Elisa and her husband Fred are scrutinized by law enforcement and media, their family strained by mounting secrets.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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JPMorgan economists recently raised their forecast for a U.S. and global recession to 60 percent, up from 40 percent following President Donald Trump's imposition of sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries, including 104 percent tariffs on Chinese imports.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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At present, the imposition of a 5% levy feels unlikely.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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And then… follow me here… the guy Kamilla was trying to convince that Shauhin was dangerous decides to believe that Kamilla and Shauhin are… too tight!—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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In Avengers: Civil War, Ross essentially kicks off the conflict between Captain America and Iron Man by trying to force U.S. government oversight over the Avengers.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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Toxic algae bloom possibly related to Palisades Fire sickens marine life 02:54 Stephanie Wilcox said her toddler's pediatrician recommended testing their home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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National Geographic/Gary Moyes The NatGeo series focuses on some of the fresh insights gained from analyzing the digital scan, enabling Titanic researchers like Stephenson to test key details from eyewitness accounts.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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The upcoming show will explore the story of Black dandyism as a sartorial declaration and a tool for pushing (and examining) social and political change, both historically and in contemporary society.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Justice Department is pushing for several changes, Dahlquist said on Monday during the trial.—
Patrick Maguire,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tax. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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