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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Recent Examples of forfeit
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
But for Utah State, the forfeit also reverberated throughout their season, behind closed doors.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
The Bonita and Murrieta Mesa softball teams are facing sanctions from the CIF after pulling out of the regional softball playoffs and having to forfeit their opening games.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
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Noun
Last season, the team’s win over Mansfield Summit was ruled a forfeit.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
But for Utah State, the forfeit also reverberated throughout their season, behind closed doors.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
As part of his sentence, Judge Lewis Kaplan ordered Bankman-Fried to forfeit more than $11 billion in assets and proceeds tied to the fraud.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
The Bonita and Murrieta Mesa softball teams are facing sanctions from the CIF after pulling out of the regional softball playoffs and having to forfeit their opening games.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forfeit
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The government recently announced another recruitment drive, offering to pay off debts of up to $140,000 for men who sign up and might otherwise face penalties for defaulting.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Under Florida law, a first-time DUI conviction can carry penalties that include fines, probation, community service and a driver's license suspension, though any potential penalties in this case would depend on the outcome of court proceedings.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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That was apparent when the Hornets brought him back in February on a two-year deal just five days after he was waived in a roster crunch.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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To rub salt into the wounds of longtime fans, MLB agreed to waive its $300 million relocation fee.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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One hundred and twenty-six supporters lost their lives after police fired tear gas into the terraces following two late goals from Hearts of Oak in a game against Asante Kotoko.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The Royals have lost six of their last seven games.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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In 2017 Providence was a semifinalist for outstanding service, and on Monday the fine-dining Hollywood restaurant won the award for outstanding hospitality.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Under current law, 65% of money from fireworks fines and seizures must go to the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s Fireworks Enforcement and Disposal Fund.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The 10 Wisconsin electors, Chesebro and Troupis all settled a lawsuit that was brought against them by Democrats seeking damages.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The 52-year-old was diagnosed in 2018 with pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive disease that damages and scars lung tissue.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Under the plea agreement, Copeland faces a minimum of 40 years in prison, a dishonorable discharge from the Navy, forfeiture of all pay and a reduction in rank.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Failure to submit a complete W-9 or equivalent will result in forfeiture of the Prize.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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“Forfeit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forfeit. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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