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a document containing a declaration of an intentional giving up of a right, claim, or privilege
before the hospital will treat you, you have to sign a waiver in which you give up your right to sue
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Recent Examples of waivers
Short-term payment plans generally do not have a setup fee, and some low-income taxpayers may qualify for fee waivers.
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Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
City staffers say the waivers will speed up the project and help catalyze development in the southeastern corner of downtown.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The Brewers had claimed Peralta off waivers from the Angels in October.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Still, the communications lawyer predicts the FCC will extend the software update waivers to prevent US consumers from being caught in the regulatory crossfire.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
He will now be exposed to waivers.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
This year, Vásquez is out of options and can’t go to the minors without being exposed to waivers.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Osvaldo Bido — historically a reliever and occasional starter — made the cut after the Braves claimed him off waivers Tuesday.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Prepared or hot foods, such as rotisserie chicken, are also not eligible for purchase with SNAP, except during temporary waivers issued after natural disasters.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
City staffers say the waivers will speed up the project and help catalyze development in the southeastern corner of downtown.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The Brewers had claimed Peralta off waivers from the Angels in October.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Still, the communications lawyer predicts the FCC will extend the software update waivers to prevent US consumers from being caught in the regulatory crossfire.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
He will now be exposed to waivers.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
This year, Vásquez is out of options and can’t go to the minors without being exposed to waivers.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Osvaldo Bido — historically a reliever and occasional starter — made the cut after the Braves claimed him off waivers Tuesday.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Prepared or hot foods, such as rotisserie chicken, are also not eligible for purchase with SNAP, except during temporary waivers issued after natural disasters.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waivers
releases
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Other new releases this week include a romantic ballad from Drayton Farley’s new album, as well as new offerings from Coleman Jennings, Del McCoury Band and a new video from Alison Brown and Steve Martin, featuring Della Mae.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bruzzone’s sense of dynamics and pacing is remarkable, supercharging his songs with zigzagging melodies that wind up to neck-snapping releases.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Waivers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waivers. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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