as in tax
a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use
consumers steadfastly resisted any impost on merchandise purchased over the Internet
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Recent Examples of impost
The new, additional $200 impost buys nothing except the privilege of enjoying Bhutan’s stunning scenery and fresh mountain air.
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Amy Gunia, Time, 23 Sep. 2022
Amy Gunia, Time, 23 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impost
Noun
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Employees benefit directly from the company’s success – which helps retain and recruit talented employees – and employer contributions may also provide tax deductions.—
Mary Josephs,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The bill slashes funding for programs like Medicaid, places the burden of food stamp funding on individual states and provides significant tax cuts to the highest earners.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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Most tourists coming from Africa, Latin America, and South America as well as select countries in Asia and the Middle East, will also be subject to the new $250 levy.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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The Trump administration has rebuked criticism of its tariff approach, saying the flexibility affords White House officials leverage in trade negotiations with countries targeted by the levies.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
19 July 2025
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“Impost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impost. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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