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noun

Definition of taxesnext
plural of tax
as in levies
a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use the state sales tax boosted the final cost of my new computer

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tax
as in stretches
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress your constant arguing is starting to tax my patience

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  1. tariffs
  2. duties
  3. tries
  4. pushes
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
Definition of tariffs
Noun
  • Pederson also surrendered play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Press Taylor, marking Taylor’s first time calling plays for a professional team.
    Mike Jones, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Host Nikki Glaser, fresh from her successful emceeing duties, was seen reveling with fellow comedian Nate Bargatze, both basking in the evening’s triumphs.
    Vogue, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of duties
Verb
  • Jackson tries to see 15 to 20 people at each facility during her monthly visits.
    Jess Huff, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Though timid Player 125 Min-su (Lee David) tries to help her, Se-mi is killed by Player 124 Nam-gyu (Roh Jae-won).
    Kayti Burt, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of tries
Verb
  • Our show often pushes boundaries somewhat for the network, so that’s not abnormal for them.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Lean on a Success Partner Find someone who knows you well, celebrates your wins, pushes you to move forward, and supports you when things get tough.
    AllBusiness, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of pushes
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