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as in waiver
a document containing a declaration of an intentional giving up of a right, claim, or privilege
one brother filed a disclaimer, allowing all of the estate to go to his poorer siblings
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as in denial
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement
the intelligence agency's pro forma disclaimer of any involvement in the assassination plot
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Recent Examples of disclaimer
The movie ends with a disclaimer noting that 36 percent of nurses in Switzerland leave the job after four years, and that the World Health Organization estimates a shortage of 13 million healthcare practitioners by 2030.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
The band’s website does not have a similar disclaimer anywhere in plain sight.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 17 Mar. 2026
Buried in the pitch were subtle disclaimers.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Look for hashtags or disclaimers.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
The band’s website does not have a similar disclaimer anywhere in plain sight.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 17 Mar. 2026
Buried in the pitch were subtle disclaimers.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Look for hashtags or disclaimers.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disclaimer
Noun
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The waiver takes effect May 1 and will last through May 20 but it could be extended, Zeldin said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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This new waiver will apply to all future phases of the development, including the second research and innovation building, the gateway building and the performance and visual arts building planned.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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The #ChurchToo and #SilenceIsNotSpiritual movements, along with scandals at Willow Creek and the International House of Prayer, reveal a pervasive pattern of abuse and denial.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Her covert affair with Davis became big news when a Chicago gossip columnist wrote a detailed account of their relationship in early 1958, including their plans to wed, despite their denials.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit follows the board’s rejection of the foundation’s application, citing a state Supreme Court ruling that came after the board rejected the foundation's application.—
KOKH Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2026
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Looks-maxxing has been described as a nihilistic rejection of society’s values.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Disclaimer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disclaimer. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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