surcharge
noun
an additional charge, tax, or cost.
Example Sentences
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I have a handle on Medicare surcharges and the $6,000 senior additional deduction rules.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
The airline has adjusted fuel surcharges multiple times since the war broke out in February.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Even with fuel surcharges built into contracts, truckers face difficulties handling the fuel-price volatility that affects their ability to forecast and budget for energy costs, Muenster said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Lesley Horton, the UK's chief property ombudsman said that landlords should not be levying pet surcharges as this fell outside permitted fees for issues such as late payments or lost key replacements.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
On top of that, probation officers in most states can require that an individual dedicate 35 percent of his or her income toward the payment of fines, fees, surcharges, and restitution charged by numerous agencies.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
