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
Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
Don't immediately cancel your flight, Nastro advised, adding that travelers who cancel forfeit their right to a refund.
—ABC News, 2 May 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
Fisher, who has joined Lovejoy’s staff, said his resignation was unrelated to the forfeits and called the GHSA’s ruling unjust.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
Don't immediately cancel your flight, Nastro advised, adding that travelers who cancel forfeit their right to a refund.
—ABC News, 2 May 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
Noun
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Of the $705 million hospitals owed the state, about $478 million of that was from unpaid hospital assessments and related penalties, as of March.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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At the final whistle, the Curaçao team mobbed Room in the penalty area before journeying some 40 yards behind him to celebrate with Curaçao fans in attendance.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Sponzo asked their lawyers to waive interpretation so that everything could move more quickly.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
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All fees have been waived consistent with official policy.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
Verb
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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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If convicted, King could serve anywhere from two to 10 years in prison, and pay up to a $10,000 fine, Judge John Wilson Weeks told the jury pool ahead of the selection process.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
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No fines, like what FIFA imposed on six national football associations in response to racist incidents involving supporters during the qualifiers for the World Cup.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Failure to submit any required tax documentation when requested may result in forfeiture of the Prize.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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The Ipswich boys lacrosse team was undefeated prior to its forfeiture.—
Ryan Canfield OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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“Forfeit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forfeit. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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