as in tax
a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use
the legislators approved a new levy on imported cattle to help protect American ranchers
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as in to draft
to pick especially for required military service
unprepared for war, the government was forced to levy young citizens on a scale that was unprecedented in its history
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as in to impose
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
the baseball commissioner levied a fine against every player involved in the fracas
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Recent Examples of levy
Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Depending on their state of residence, the winner could face further taxes, as some states like New York tax lottery winnings at 10.9%, while others like Texas, Florida, and California place no levies on lottery wins.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Alexander Baunov, Foreign Affairs, 26 Dec. 2024
During his first administration, Trump levied almost $80 billion worth of new taxes on Americans through tariffs on thousands of products valued at $380 billion in 2018 and 2019, according to the Tax Foundation.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The city tax levy, or property tax levy, is established during the city’s annual budget process.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Depending on their state of residence, the winner could face further taxes, as some states like New York tax lottery winnings at 10.9%, while others like Texas, Florida, and California place no levies on lottery wins.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
Putin also did not shy away from arguments with Turkey over its support for Syrian rebel forces, going so far as to levy trade sanctions against Ankara.
—Alexander Baunov, Foreign Affairs, 26 Dec. 2024
During his first administration, Trump levied almost $80 billion worth of new taxes on Americans through tariffs on thousands of products valued at $380 billion in 2018 and 2019, according to the Tax Foundation.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for levy
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Some believe that this type of 'golden passport' encourages money laundering and tax evasion.Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Facing lower tax revenues and higher operating costs, Ms. Bass did indeed approve a budget for the fire department’s current fiscal year that was $23 million less than the previous year.Heather Knight, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The duo fumigated One Bills Drive, meticulously incorporating their holistic vision for a winning organization, revamping the Whaley-Ryan roster, and in 2018 trading up to draft Allen seventh.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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According to Howard, comparisons of the two, due to similarities such as he and Shaq both being drafted No. 1 overall by the Orlando Magic and playing the center position, led Shaq to become resentful of him.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Boston City Council plans to discuss the possibility of imposing a new local tax on sodas and other sugary drinks.Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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He was held in contempt last week in the New York case for failing to turn over assets to Freeman and Moss, though U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman has not yet imposed any sanctions on Giuliani for contempt.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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One day, Pablo recruits a young Black man named Night (Erwan Kepoa Falé) as a business partner and, soon after, the pair begin a tryst.J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, another research group in Singapore is currently recruiting for a study on the Delta variant.Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
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Of course, additional trims add equipment, with highlights in the S trim including keyless entry and push-button start, synthetic leather upholstery, a wireless device charging pad and front and rear parking sensors.James Raia, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Jamal was charged with luring a child, stalking in the second degree and harassment in the first degree.Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Levy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levy. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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