as in stretched
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
your constant arguing is starting to tax my patience
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Recent Examples of taxed
Toronto taxed Dodgers ace Blake Snell and pilloried his replacements.
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Andy McCullough, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Much of their wealth is rarely taxed because gains on stocks and assets are rarely realized or have been inherited tax-free.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Every aspiring expat needs to know that they’re taxed on worldwide income, period.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
And, crucially, they won’t ever get taxed on that relief.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
And, crucially, they won’t ever get taxed on that relief.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Proponents also argue assets are already taxed while someone is living and shouldn’t be taxed again.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
All the underground growth is recharging a root system that was likely taxed during the heat and limited moisture of summer.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
The exemption reduces the amount of a home's value that is taxed by $28,000.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
Andy McCullough, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Much of their wealth is rarely taxed because gains on stocks and assets are rarely realized or have been inherited tax-free.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Every aspiring expat needs to know that they’re taxed on worldwide income, period.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
And, crucially, they won’t ever get taxed on that relief.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
And, crucially, they won’t ever get taxed on that relief.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Proponents also argue assets are already taxed while someone is living and shouldn’t be taxed again.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
All the underground growth is recharging a root system that was likely taxed during the heat and limited moisture of summer.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
The exemption reduces the amount of a home's value that is taxed by $28,000.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taxed
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The interruption to food assistance next month would be one of the most consequential impacts yet of a government shutdown that has now stretched into its fourth week.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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After a contentious few weeks for city officials, Carmel passed its 2026 budget during a council meeting that stretched on for nearly four hours Monday night.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
22 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the United States has strained its relations with friendly BRICS members.—
Richard Fontaine,
Foreign Affairs,
27 Oct. 2025
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Food pantries strained by record demand For most recipients, SNAP funds only last for part of the month.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
24 Oct. 2025
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Only four minutes later, Kilman tried to pass around Aaronson, but gave it straight to the attentive No 11.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In 1985, he was tried and acquitted for the murder of his first wife.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The lot in question, labeled 1835U6325A, tested positive for pluralibacter gergoviae, a type of bacteria that some research has shown is resistant to parabens (the preservatives that keep many products shelf-stable).—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Oct. 2025
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You may have been tested through loss, betrayal or emotional intensity that forced you to confront your shadows.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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On Thursday Rinderknecht's attorney, Steve Haney, pushed for a hearing for his release, per Reuters, ABC 7, and FOX 11.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Lutnick, who has said he is heavily invested in cryptocurrency, has also pushed for pro-crypto policies during his tenure.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Taxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taxed. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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