as in taxes
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 drafts
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 imposes
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 levies
Angelica Ang, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
If successful, a judgment against you can ultimately lead to wage garnishment or bank account levies, depending on your state laws.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The refund process only affects levies collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA, which were the specific tariffs that the Supreme Court invalidated.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Yet another country in Europe is weighing a proposal to add tourist taxes and levies to visitors in an effort to raise money.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
If reimposed, the levies could further compound inflationary pressures in the world’s largest economy at a time when the war in Iran is pushing up prices, especially in the energy sector.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Since city and county revenue is derived almost exclusively from local property taxes, the tax base will not support levies for an amount sufficient to finance these new expenditures.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Most international competitors don’t face such levies, and the rules were designed at a time when Europe’s policymakers expected other major economies to move in the same direction on the environment.
—Marilen Martin, Bloomberg, 15 Apr. 2026
Once the collection statute expires, the IRS generally can no longer pursue collection actions such as levies or wage garnishments.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
The initiative levies a 5% one-time tax on California billionaires, with 90% of the revenue going to fund health care services affected by the 2025 megabill.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Islamabad frequently levies the allegation at its western neighbor as militant violence has surged in Pakistan, accusing Afghanistan of supporting the Pakistani Taliban, or TTP, and outlawed Baloch separatist groups.
—Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
For example, many hotels in the city belong to the Convention Center Facility District, which levies an additional 4% room tax to fund the rehabilitation and expansion of the convention center.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
As Sam Stolton reports, the development could — if Google is eventually found to be non-compliant with the rules — pave the way for potential fines as high as 10% of global annual sales, though Brussels regulators seldom levies the maximum penalties.
—Suzanne Lynch, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Idaho already levies an additional $140 annual fee for electric vehicle owners and in 2021, lawmakers unsuccessfully attempted to double these fees.
—Idaho Statesman, 10 Dec. 2025
Casting blame on Tylenol for autism wrongly positions the condition as a problem—and levies unfair guilt on moms.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Sep. 2025
Unlike the blanket levies the US imposed on much of the world in April, the steel and aluminum tariffs are not the target of litigation making its way to the Supreme Court.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2025
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Neighboring Malaysia has also expressed caution about plans to impose levies on the strait, though didn’t reject the idea outright.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
If successful, a judgment against you can ultimately lead to wage garnishment or bank account levies, depending on your state laws.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The refund process only affects levies collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA, which were the specific tariffs that the Supreme Court invalidated.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Yet another country in Europe is weighing a proposal to add tourist taxes and levies to visitors in an effort to raise money.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
If reimposed, the levies could further compound inflationary pressures in the world’s largest economy at a time when the war in Iran is pushing up prices, especially in the energy sector.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Since city and county revenue is derived almost exclusively from local property taxes, the tax base will not support levies for an amount sufficient to finance these new expenditures.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Most international competitors don’t face such levies, and the rules were designed at a time when Europe’s policymakers expected other major economies to move in the same direction on the environment.
—Marilen Martin, Bloomberg, 15 Apr. 2026
Once the collection statute expires, the IRS generally can no longer pursue collection actions such as levies or wage garnishments.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Finally, the governor’s plan calls for raising the residential exemption on the 20-mills that Kansas levies to support public schools.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
The initiative levies a 5% one-time tax on California billionaires, with 90% of the revenue going to fund health care services affected by the 2025 megabill.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Islamabad frequently levies the allegation at its western neighbor as militant violence has surged in Pakistan, accusing Afghanistan of supporting the Pakistani Taliban, or TTP, and outlawed Baloch separatist groups.
—Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
For example, many hotels in the city belong to the Convention Center Facility District, which levies an additional 4% room tax to fund the rehabilitation and expansion of the convention center.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
As Sam Stolton reports, the development could — if Google is eventually found to be non-compliant with the rules — pave the way for potential fines as high as 10% of global annual sales, though Brussels regulators seldom levies the maximum penalties.
—Suzanne Lynch, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Idaho already levies an additional $140 annual fee for electric vehicle owners and in 2021, lawmakers unsuccessfully attempted to double these fees.
—Idaho Statesman, 10 Dec. 2025
Casting blame on Tylenol for autism wrongly positions the condition as a problem—and levies unfair guilt on moms.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Sep. 2025
Unlike the blanket levies the US imposed on much of the world in April, the steel and aluminum tariffs are not the target of litigation making its way to the Supreme Court.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for levies
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Brian Schottenheimer drafts another Florida Gator For the second draft in as many years as head coach of the Cowboys, Brian Schottenheimer -- a University of Florida graduate -- has taken a Gator off the board.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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One agent drafts the itinerary, another compares Orlando to the Keys, and a third pulls up kid-friendly activities, all at the same time.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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State law imposes interest on late taxes at a rate of 18% per year.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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While society imposes rules and treats difference as a threat, David resists being shaped and stands for imagination and freedom.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Following an unsuccessful suicide attempt, Creasy’s best friend Paul Rayburn (Bobby Cannavale) recruits him to join him in Brazil and help lead an anti-terrorist operation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Marine recruits jog at Parris Island on Thursday.—
Betsy Badell,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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Avoid any business that guarantees results, charges large upfront fees without reviewing your situation or uses high-pressure sales tactics.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The indictment also charges Edgar Castro Perez and Torres-Ortiz with possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, 500 grams or more of cocaine, which carries a minimum of five years in prison and a maximum of 40 years.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Whether the league responds to Booker’s complaints — or fines him for them — the conversation around officiating in this series is far from over.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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The state of California also fines taxpayers who didn’t withhold enough from their paychecks, with rates varying by offense.—
Alexiah Syrai Olsen,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Levies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levies. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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