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as in to ring
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
let the church bells joyously toll on this most happy occasion
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Recent Examples of toll
Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 22 May 2025
These vignettes keep the human toll of the schemes top of mind.
—Lora Kelley, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
While there are circumstances that justify extending or tolling the allowable time, Engelmayer found no valid reason to do so here.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Understandably, the comedian said that the events of the preceding months took a significant toll on him.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 22 May 2025
These vignettes keep the human toll of the schemes top of mind.
—Lora Kelley, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
Verb
White Smoke Signals a New Pope White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter's Basilica tolled Thursday evening after cardinals elected the 267th pope to lead the Catholic Church.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
While there are circumstances that justify extending or tolling the allowable time, Engelmayer found no valid reason to do so here.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toll
Noun
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Budget for unforeseen costs Even the most budget-conscious travelers armed with an airtight expense spreadsheet can run into unforeseen trip expenses.—
Stacey Lastoe,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
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The market index currently yields 1.25%, while the ETF has a 1.81% yield and 0.33% expense ratio.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Tucked within President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending bill, which the House narrowly passed on Thursday, is a proposal to increase a tax that some universities pay on the investment returns of their endowments from 1.4% to as high as 21% for some of the most elite colleges in the country.—
Brad Brooks,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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But the tax bill would basically kill the two tax credits that have done the most to enable the surge of solar power.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
Verb
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After the dives, the team held a remembrance ceremony on board Atlantis, ringing a bell 19 times — one for each crew member lost at sea.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
24 May 2025
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Rights groups are ringing the alarm, saying it’s become standard procedure increasingly used in the war.—
Sam Mednick,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
Noun
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With Bayern aiming to reduce their wage bill, the Wirtz signing would have come at the cost of at least an extra €20million (£16.8m, $22.7m) per year, on top of a transfer fee somewhere between €100m and €150m.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Associations struggling with the cost of full association management may wish to consider at least financial management.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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On May 12, both nations agreed to significantly lower their tariffs for a 90-day period.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
1 June 2025
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Early South Korean voters reportedly turned out in record numbers this week as the nation awaits the June 3 presidential election in what has been described as a pivotal race amid ongoing threats posed by China and recent rocky relations with the U.S. due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, Jenna Bush Hager pay tribute to Uche Ojeh Over 20,000 comments have been left on Jones' post.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Where to watch Collateral: Paramount+ 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' review: Tom Cruise's latest is baffling and awesome Tom Cruise pays tribute to late Val Kilmer's 'Top Gun' performance 10.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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As of 2023, the median property tax for homeowners in New York City was $9,937, LendingTree found in a recent report.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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The county has clashed multiple times with the state in recent years over issues of property tax valuations, state immigration laws and public health orders, like mask mandates.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
21 May 2025
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Tax obligations extend beyond income tax to certain excise taxes as well that may be considered with personal income tax obligations.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which lowered income tax rates for all income groups but disproportionately benefitted the highest earners, is set to expire at the end of 2025.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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“Toll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toll. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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