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
Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 June 2025
In addition to tax cuts and reductions in federal spending, the bill phases out incentives for electric vehicles, the source of much of Tesla’s—and Musk’s—wealth and influence.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 5 June 2025
The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
While the sale of alcohol on reservations is regulated through tribal law and federal approval, tribes have been able to tax and profit from tobacco sales without being subject to all state taxes.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
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Noun
The rare consensus came as Congress faces the need to raise the country's debt limit again, a hurdle to approving an 1,100-page package of Trump's priorities for tax cuts and border security.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 June 2025
In addition to tax cuts and reductions in federal spending, the bill phases out incentives for electric vehicles, the source of much of Tesla’s—and Musk’s—wealth and influence.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 5 June 2025
Verb
But the unions should listen to another clear message: Californians are tired of being taxed to the max to support a bloated, inefficient state government that only delivers low-performing schools, potholed roads and massive budget deficits.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
While the sale of alcohol on reservations is regulated through tribal law and federal approval, tribes have been able to tax and profit from tobacco sales without being subject to all state taxes.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tax
Noun
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The moves came after Trump announced—and then walked back—sweeping global tariffs against almost every U.S. trading partner, with China facing the steepest levies.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Under the agreement, the U.S. reduced tariffs on Chinese goods to about 30% from 145%, while China reduced its levies on American imports to 10%.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
Verb
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For your people who come to the office, organize the workspace to make standing, stretching, or walking easy to do.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The Mackenzie River Delta is a maze of lakes and waterways stretching hundreds of square miles.—
Gavin John,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The tariffs removed include the 10% universal tariff, the reciprocal tariffs, and the specific tariffs targeting China, Canada, and Mexico.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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On May 12, both nations agreed to significantly lower their tariffs for a 90-day period.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Shake or stir to mix; then strain using a fine-mesh strainer.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Giving water beyond the amount needed to mix powdered or concentrated formula can strain a baby's developing kidneys and lead to a rare but serious condition known as water intoxication.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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Days after Missouri lawmakers voted to repeal their capital gains tax, Governor Greg Abbott (R-Texas) approved a constitutional amendment that would prohibit the imposition of a capital gains tax in the Lone Star State.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Davis also called for the USTR to delay imposition of the 100-percent tariff for one or two years, saying that ports’ decisions on equipment and infrastructure investments are made years in advance.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
20 May 2025
Verb
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It’s designed to combat re-arrest and re-incarceration after imprisonment—known as recidivism, create jobs and build dignity for those the system tries to forget.—
Kizzy Cox,
Essence,
4 June 2025
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This has always been an issue with AMD, Nvidia, and Intel's board partners, who try to add things like fancy cooling, lighting, or marginal overclocks to justify raising the price.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Then, the scientists tested Y. pestis bacteria from the third pandemic, infecting mice with three strains that had reduced repetitions of pla.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
31 May 2025
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The study included 472 infants and toddlers, out of which 278 tested positive for Covid-19 and another 539 preschool-aged children.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Verb
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As Nuno pointed out, the player of the season award could reasonably have been renamed the ‘team of the season award’ during a campaign in which Forest followed up back-to-back fights against relegation by pushing for Champions League qualification.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Some of the administration's pressure tactics: threatening to take away Harvard's non-profit status, freezing $3 billion in federal grant dollars, barring the university from enrolling foreign students, and pushing Congress to increase taxes on university endowments.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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“Tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tax. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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