taxing

adjective

tax·ing ˈtak-siŋ

Synonyms of taxing next

: onerous, wearing

a taxing operatic role

taxingly

ˈtak-siŋ-lē

adverb

Examples of taxing in a Sentence

The journey proved to be very taxing. a very taxing workload that is taking a lot of time to finish

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For a less taxing route in the vicinity, try the new Bird Queen Trail (6.3-miles out-and-back) leading to the summit of White Queen. —

Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024 This gadget brings the massage experience home, offering endless hours of heated foot rubs that can make even the most taxing nights almost relaxing. —

Talia Abbas, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2024 Much of his roster was called up to the majors earlier than expected and players are learning how to compete in the big leagues on the fly, with many who have never played a taxing 162-game season. —

Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024 The time to act is this year, before that happens and while Congress has an opportunity to reassert its taxing power. —

Dylan Matthews, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 See all Example Sentences for taxing