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present tense third-person singular of surcharge
as in overcharges
to charge (someone) too much for goods or services contends that with the present tax structure, the state's lower-income residents are being surcharged and the wealthiest residents are getting off too lightly

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surcharges

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noun

plural of surcharge

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Noun
  • Whether tariffs, labor or tax cuts, or a tepid outlook on interest rate cuts, people hope for a better year, with a dose of what's next.
    Erik Logan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Prices for many consumer goods will go up if tariffs are established on imports from certain countries.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • To understand these reactions at a quantum level, theoretical chemists even use specialized software packages to streamline their research and automate the simulation process.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2025
  • All packages will benefit from more reliable service.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Surcharges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surcharges. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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