LEVYING Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

levying 1 of 2

noun

as in imposition

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levying

2 of 2

verb

present participle of levy

as in drafting

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 imposing

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 levying

Noun

His recent levying of tariffs against Canada has become a problem for Republicans in the Maine and Michigan Senate races. — Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 His recent levying of tariffs against Canada have become problems for Republicans in the Maine and Michigan Senate races. — Josh Boak, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026 Iran’s levying of tolls in the Strait of Hormuz violates the core legal principle that nations may not exploit advantages of geography to bilk foreigners who need to traverse their land or maritime territory. — Vivek Krishnamurthy, The Conversation, 5 May 2026 However, the administration acted quickly to implement contingency plans, imposing a 10 percent global baseline tariff and launching two Section 301 investigations into 60 countries that could lead to the levying of further duties. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026

Verb

Israel has long accused the militant group of levying fees on imports to fund its operations. — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Local authorities also reportedly started levying taxes on insurance policy income and salaries that Chinese citizens earned overseas. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 The usually cordial relationship between Washington and Ottawa has soured considerably in recent weeks, with trade talks derailed and the neighbors now levying multi-billion-dollar tariffs against one another. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 The controversy over Arday’s work reflects an ongoing trend of ideological opponents levying plagiarism accusations to undermine one another. — Roger J. Kreuz, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 The fans are seldom satisfied, and the local media corps isn’t shy about levying criticism. — Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 June 2026 For example, the EU and CPTPP countries already ban countries from levying duties on certain digital activities and content. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 8 June 2026 Iran has been levying tolls on ships passing through the vital waterway. — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 1 June 2026 The City Council has multiple responsibilities, including implementing local legislation, citywide budget approval, levying taxes, ordering elections, approving contracts, and representing the constituents of their respective districts, among other duties. — Kristy Hutchings, Daily News, 29 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for levying

Noun

What readers are saying The conversation explores concerns about the imposition of religious laws, particularly focusing on the fear of Sharia law and Christian nationalism in the United States.

— Asifa Quraishi-Landes, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
On June 27, 2025, the Departments of Homeland Security and the Justice issued an interim final rule designed to accelerate the imposition and collection of civil immigration penalties.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of imposition

Verb

The ultra-Orthodox have traditionally been exempt from military service, but in 2024, Israel's Supreme Court ruled that in the absence of any law legalizing the exemption, the military must start drafting them.

— Dov Lieber, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Moncler minted a trio of icons by drafting Cher, Grace Jones and Jennie to star in a new campaign to promote the luxury fashion house’s new Re/Icons collection.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of drafting

Verb

Upon entering, an imposing chandelier is a focal point and above it, the original ceiling has been carefully preserved.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Infused with an injection of classic Osbourne glamour, the creamy stucco and terracotta-roof structure is tucked behind imposing security gates on just over half an acre.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026

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Built over 22 years The green light follows a crucial safety assessment issued on 4 August 2026 by Finland’s Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK).

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Their initial assessment was that the bank account was affiliated with the government there.

— Matthew Cole, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of assessment

Verb

The company is currently recruiting for seasonal full- and part-time roles across its stores and distribution centers.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Hospitality, retail and tech are recruiting people who’ve already solved the problem banks are trying to solve, just in a different building.

— Paul Davis, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of recruiting

Verb

As of Thursday morning, the government had filed charging documents in 10 of the 28 cases, offering additional details about how authorities relied on voter registration data to pursue broader criminal charges around immigration status.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
The release did not specify the vessel’s operating range, charging time, service speed, or construction schedule.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of charging

Noun

But that has never been a real consideration for nonvoters, who must either submit a formal justification online or at a polling station, or pay a small fine of less than $1.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Each also received a $10,000 fine as part of their punishment that will be paid to the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of fine

Noun

As of Thursday morning, the government had filed charging documents in 10 of the 28 cases, offering additional details about how authorities relied on voter registration data to pursue broader criminal charges around immigration status.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty if he is convicted of the murder charge.

— Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

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