as in tariff
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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Recent Examples of excise
Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
More tax revenue Mecklenburg County brought in more than $219 million in state tax revenue from sales, excise, and income taxes.
—Chase Jordan
august 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
Dana El Kurd, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2025
To excise these communities is to strip away the strength of the modern force.
—Loree Sutton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for excise
Noun
The figure is calculated by using states’ restitution for poached big-game animals and the loss of hunting-license revenue, which has a knock-on effect of loss of federal excise-tax dollars to states.
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In fact, the framework explicitly states that Hamas must be excised from any future discussions of postwar Gaza.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for excise
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The central bank's economic staff cited fiscal policy, easier financial conditions and a dissipation of the tariff impact as growth drivers through 2028, minutes of the meeting released last week show.—
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In the United States, consumption tax comes in the form of retail sales tax and excise tax (tax imposed on certain goods or activities, like alcohol or fuel), as well as the aforementioned tariffs.—
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Could states start taxing athlete NIL earnings?—
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Some settlements could be taxed, while others were paid in full.—
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Everglades restoration involves removing as many of these dams as possible without risking flood control, while adding more reservoirs for water storage, all to revive a river of grass that flows once more.—
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Staff immediately removed him from his cell and provided medical aid.—
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These complaints mirror accusations levied against J-1 employers across the country.—
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Leaders have cited concerns about costs, a one-cent sales tax levied in each of DART’s 13 member cities, the agency’s governance structure and the quality of services in their decisions to call withdrawal elections.—
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SpaceX's recovery crews typically aims to collect the Dragon capsule and extract its crew within an hour or so of splashdown.—
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Fantasy accords bring together a variety of notes to create a scent that either can’t be found in nature or can’t be extracted from raw materials.—
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Leaders from countries that imposed sanctions often say that the measures are intended to bring pressure on the government and leaders of Iran.—
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But scenes like this continue to tell a different story as Iran's leadership only tightens its grip, including imposing a sweeping communications blackout that has seen the internet cut and international calls blocked.—
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Former North Crowley standout Ka’Morreun Pimpton also withdrew his name from the portal Sunday.—
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) withdrew its troops last week following a deadline from Saudi Arabia.—
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Booker was penalized for roughing the passer on the hit that sent Love into concussion protocol.—
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Schroer, in an interview on Monday, rejected the notion that his bills sought to penalize the Chiefs.—
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“Excise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excise. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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