taxing

adjective

tax·​ing ˈtak-siŋ How to pronounce taxing (audio)
Synonyms of taxingnext
: onerous, wearing
a taxing operatic role
taxingly
ˈtak-siŋ-lē How to pronounce taxing (audio)
adverb

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Examples of taxing in a Sentence

The journey proved to be very taxing. a very taxing workload that is taking a lot of time to finish
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This is supposed to be a fun, quick, non-taxing race. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026 The problem is, watching their children is very taxing. — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 4 June 2026 The mid-series break should benefit both of them after a taxing two games. — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 6 May 2026 But the exact contours of the chief justice’s view of the taxing power are harder to ascertain. — Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for taxing

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of taxing was in 1841

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“Taxing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taxing. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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