overtaxing

present participle of overtax

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtaxing
Verb
  • That can mean lifting or eliminating the payroll tax cap, taxing some forms of capital income, or other approaches.
    Dan Doonan, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The first is the difference in taxing authority.
    Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Conversely, overloading new hires with information, leaving them without guidance or misrepresenting the job can quickly erode excitement and lead to early and expensive turnover.
    Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • These tools help make information accessible without overloading people.
    Sonali Bloom, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Many surrounding communities have successfully implemented similar programs, leading to more diverse housing options without overburdening taxpayers.
    Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Conversely, an organized return and reintegration process could allow Syria to achieve lasting economic and political stability without overburdening the state’s institutions, Syrian civil society, or aid agencies.
    Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • After much complaining, Bungie reverted some nerfs like hampering the hyper-efficient Solo Ops farm.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Dankowski highlighted that the lack of this information would effectively mean losing one of the most important plasma diagnostic tools, significantly hampering scientific research at ITER and the safe operation of future power reactors.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Overtaxing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtaxing. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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