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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtaxing
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The prospect splashed the headlines in mid 2024, with Hogsett pledging his administration would submit a formal bid to MLS that year, the city-county council approving a special taxing district to house a future stadium and the city beginning to acquire properties in that area.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
12 Feb. 2026 -
After a taxing postseason run, other starters could be late in getting to full strength this spring.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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Instead of overloading your icy surfaces with salt, try this easy DIY deicer mixture to instantly add traction to icy driveways and steps.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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This includes high heat, harsh detergents, overloading a washer, and heavy-duty spinning.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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Republicans, who hold a super-minority in the Legislature and have long raised concerns about taxes and regulations overburdening California businesses, will likely oppose any tax bills.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Many surrounding communities have successfully implemented similar programs, leading to more diverse housing options without overburdening taxpayers.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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The move comes as the container shipping industry at large is reeling from declines in freight rates over the past year, hampering the bottom lines of many carriers.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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The outages have affected Anastasia’s work, hampering her ability to respond to clients via messaging apps.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Overtaxing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtaxing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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