as in tariffs
an amount of money that a government requires people to pay according to the value of certain possessions that are made, sold, or used within a country
The state seems to impose an excise on any number of goods.
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Noun
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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
Verb
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Printing money is politically expedient, but imposes a hidden cost on savers.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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By rejecting the shame society imposes on survivors, Gisèle has inspired others to speak out and demand change.—
Chloe Laws,
Glamour,
19 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The exfoliating ingredient—popular in skincare for clearing up breakouts—removes buildup from the scalp.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles Obviously, the best way to avoid hangovers is to not drink at all, but if a celebratory sip is unavoidable this season, Myers recommends staying hydrated with water and electrolytes, getting extra sleep and taking charcoal, which binds to and removes toxins from the body.—
Emily Burns,
WWD,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Missouri currently assesses sales tax on goods, with only a limited number of services, such as concert tickets and hotel rooms, subject to tax.—
Jonathan Shorman and,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Times erroneously assesses that higher rank equals better targeting outcomes and less civilian harm.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Excises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excises. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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