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noun

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as in expense

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as in tax

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verb

as in to ring
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates let the church bells joyously toll on this most happy occasion

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Recent Examples of toll
Noun
The emotional toll of self-abandonment can be severe, leading to resentment, exhaustion and anxiety. — Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 Despite being physically distant — working in London at the time — the emotional toll was immense. — Ashley Vega, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
Alarm bells are tolling for students of all ages and literacy levels, from trends in COVID-19 recovery, to fundamental reading pedagogy, to reading in higher education, to the features of cognition itself. — Thomas Howell, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025 You will not be tolled for exiting or driving within the boundaries of the zone. — Clio Chang, Curbed, 6 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toll
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toll
  1. expense
  2. tax
  3. ring
  4. cost
  5. tariff
  6. tribute
  7. property tax
  8. income tax
Noun
  • After California directed eligible employees to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the state began issuing telework stipends to compensate individuals for expenses incurred related to their work, such as home internet.
    — William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025
  • President Ronald Reagan’s funding cuts across the government pushed more expenses onto states and cities, which limited the ability of local parks and recreation departments to fully staff youth programs.
    — Mark Rerick, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of expense
Noun
  • The Athletic’s Mark Carey recently introduced the ‘talisman tax’, which looks at the number of times a player had the last action within their team’s sequence of possession.
    — Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents, and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice.
    — Aleksandar Jakovljevic, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of tax
Verb
  • That alone should set the alarm bells ringing as PayPal would obviously not be sending you a critical security notification using a throwaway Gmail address.
    — Davey Winder, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • And for one night a week, with the ship bathed in red, that sentiment rings truer than ever.
    — Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of ring
Noun
  • These outings often came at a significant cost, as presidential golf trips require Air Force One travel, as well as extensive U.S. Secret Service protection and security disruptions in the local area.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The economics of building in this city are challenging to say the least, with land and labor costs far higher than in other cities.
    — Edward Poteat, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of cost
Noun
  • What to expect as Trump’s tariffs go into effect March 04, 2025 4:47 PM This story was originally published March 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
  • But cars are increasingly expensive, even leaving aside tariff drama.
    — Megha Satyanarayana, Scientific American, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of tariff
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  • Lady Lake offers spring concert series The Town of Lady Lake is sponsoring a Sounds of Spring Concert Series, a lineup of free live music performances from tribute and cover bands, along with food trucks, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 22, April 5 and May 17 at Snooky Park, 120 Lady Lake Blvd.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The Mercury plan to induct her into their ring of honor this summer — a fitting tribute to one of the game’s greatest players. Want more sports news?
    — John Marshall, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of tribute
Noun
  • The property tax agreement says Chula Vista will continue to collect that revenue until LAFCO approves the annexation.
    — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Taylor said the district has saved homeowners $23 million through state property tax relief grants, which abate $2.5 million each year.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of property tax
Noun
  • Gains realized on investments sold within a one-year holding period are classified as short-term capital gains, which are taxed at your ordinary income tax rate.
    — True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The income tax provision for 2024 was $1.1 million, compared to $3.8 million in 2023.
    — Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of income tax

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