as in imposed
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
the police will fine you for driving with one headlight out
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as in filtered
to remove usually visible impurities from
the use of egg shells to fine wine
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Recent Examples of fined
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
During this time, drivers who violate the law will receive warnings but will not be fined.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 2 May 2026
So taking a gamble on skirting electoral law and being fined down the line may be worth a potential strategic boost in a chaotic and unsettled election before the primary, Schnur added.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee after using a vape in the dressing room mid-game.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The federal agency has fined Sacramento County about $197,000 as part of a settlement.
—Chaewon Chung
april 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The Bulls were fined $25,000 every game Jordan wore it the rest of the series, which the Magic took in six games.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, Kalshi fined and suspended three congressional candidates who the company said wagered on the outcome of their own elections.
—Hallie Golden, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
They should be fined and ticketed for doing so.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
During this time, drivers who violate the law will receive warnings but will not be fined.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 2 May 2026
So taking a gamble on skirting electoral law and being fined down the line may be worth a potential strategic boost in a chaotic and unsettled election before the primary, Schnur added.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee after using a vape in the dressing room mid-game.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The federal agency has fined Sacramento County about $197,000 as part of a settlement.
—Chaewon Chung
april 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The Bulls were fined $25,000 every game Jordan wore it the rest of the series, which the Magic took in six games.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, Kalshi fined and suspended three congressional candidates who the company said wagered on the outcome of their own elections.
—Hallie Golden, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Fined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fined. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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