as in penalty
a sum of money to be paid as a punishment
the forfeit for each baseball player involved in the brawl was $5,000
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as in to waive
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as in to lose
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Recent Examples of forfeit
John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Wyoming's two forfeits to SJSU Oct. 5 and Nov. 14 cost the team a chance to make the Mountain West Tournament, and her career is now over.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
According to the source, Vinnik has to forfeit money seized by the US government as part of the exchange.
—Jennifer Hansler, Anna Chernova and Sean Lyngaas, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Fitzgerald says the potential forfeits and snubs amount to more punishment for a program that has already lost two coaches and its postseason eligibility.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Wyoming's two forfeits to SJSU Oct. 5 and Nov. 14 cost the team a chance to make the Mountain West Tournament, and her career is now over.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
And because Pivetta declined a $21.05 million qualifying offer from the Red Sox, the Padres will forfeit their second-highest pick in the 2025 draft, as well as $500,000 from their international bonus pool for 2026.
—Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
According to the source, Vinnik has to forfeit money seized by the US government as part of the exchange.
—Jennifer Hansler, Anna Chernova and Sean Lyngaas, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forfeit
Noun
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Eriksson Ek is also one of the first players over the boards on the penalty kill.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Those who comply will be fingerprinted and documented but can avoid criminal penalties.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Every available female who was waived in the drop period is now gone, though a few players with 2024 MLP experience remiain.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The intrigue: Pet parents can find comfort at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Tenleytown, which just opened a big new state-of-the-art facility — and is waiving fees for emergencies and sick visits, and offering deferred payment programs for federal workers and contractors who've lost jobs.—
Anna Spiegel,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Mosby, who lost re-election that year, said at the time that new DNA evidence supported his innocence.—
Chloe Atkins,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Remember—you've already lost if your ad feels like an interruption.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The star was also ordered to pay a $350 fine and court fees.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Google last week agreed to pay €326 million ($341 million) in taxes, fines and interest for not paying taxes on income generated in Italy between 2015 and 2019, specifically on revenues generated by selling advertising space.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The penalties were a combination of forfeitures and fines.—
Brady Dale,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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These days the objectives are not about achievement but rather, forfeiture.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Forfeit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forfeit. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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