as in tax
a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use
the legislators approved a new levy on imported cattle to help protect American ranchers
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as in to draft
to pick especially for required military service
unprepared for war, the government was forced to levy young citizens on a scale that was unprecedented in its history
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as in to impose
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
the baseball commissioner levied a fine against every player involved in the fracas
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Recent Examples of levy
Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2025
What’s more, the collateral damage from his 145% tax on China, 25% levy on the auto industry and tariffs on steel and aluminium may push Japanese rates back to zero.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump has blamed Mexico, Canada and China for failing to crack down on the outflow of drugs from their borders and levied hefty tariffs in retaliation.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Earlier this month, Trump hiked tariffs on Chinese goods to a total of 145%, prompting China to respond with 125% levies on U.S. products.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2025
What’s more, the collateral damage from his 145% tax on China, 25% levy on the auto industry and tariffs on steel and aluminium may push Japanese rates back to zero.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
By comparison, the government levied tax on more than $20 trillion in income, the report said.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump has blamed Mexico, Canada and China for failing to crack down on the outflow of drugs from their borders and levied hefty tariffs in retaliation.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for levy
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Motorists, who make up the vast majority of transportation users, contribute 75% of the funding through the gas tax, other taxes and fees.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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Staying informed and regularly reviewing tax withholding can help maintain financial stability and prevent unexpected tax liabilities.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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According to Steelers insider Gerry Dulac, Saine passed away shortly after Harmon got to the hospital and told her he had been drafted.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Depth-chart impact The Bears drafted Loveland to play right away.—
Adam Jahns,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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As a result, experts have said a one-size-fits-all rate like what the White House imposed on steel, aluminum and cars would be devastating.—
Joseph Choi,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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On the first day of his second term, Trump issued executive orders to withdraw from the UN Paris climate accord and the World Health Organization and imposed a 90-day pause on all delivery of U.S. foreign aid.—
Ngaire Woods,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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He's recruited by old friend Ruben (Javier Bardem) to join his underdog Formula 1 race team and tapped to mentor a rookie prodigy (Damson Idris).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Bech became the sixth LSU WR that Joseph recruited in his five seasons in Baton Rouge picked in the top 60.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Five months after Trump touted Vulcan in the Oval Office, the D.O.J. charged the fourteen leaders of MS-13.—
Danielle Mackey,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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Of the over 400 sites the NPS manages, 107 typically charge an entrance fee.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Levy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levy. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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