as in penalties
a sum of money to be paid as a punishment
a $50 fine for speeding
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as in imposes
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 filters
to remove usually visible impurities from
the use of egg shells to fine wine
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Recent Examples of fines
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Finally, one measure requires notice to be provided 90 days before a homeowners’ association or condominium board lien starts foreclosure action for unpaid common charges, assessments, fines or fees.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
If convicted of all charges, Spencer faces a maximum penalty of $70,000 in fines and 29½ years in prison, or both.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
In recent years, safety concerns have been raised at the plant, which faced federal fines several years ago related to workplace safety practices, according to federal records.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Kohberger was also given a 10-year sentence for burglary and assessed $270,000 in fines and civil penalties.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Some states, including Michigan, impose purely punitive sanctions such as fines or jail time.
—Caitlin Cavanagh, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
The Virginia court says that if convicted, James could face up to 30 years in prison for each of the two charges, as well as up to $1 million in fines for each.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
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However, new rules in the ACC this year are forcing attendees to sit tight, and Clemson is asking fans to wait to join the team on the field until after the alma mater, once the opposing team and staff have exited, to avoid hefty fines.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Finally, one measure requires notice to be provided 90 days before a homeowners’ association or condominium board lien starts foreclosure action for unpaid common charges, assessments, fines or fees.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
If convicted of all charges, Spencer faces a maximum penalty of $70,000 in fines and 29½ years in prison, or both.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
In recent years, safety concerns have been raised at the plant, which faced federal fines several years ago related to workplace safety practices, according to federal records.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Kohberger was also given a 10-year sentence for burglary and assessed $270,000 in fines and civil penalties.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Some states, including Michigan, impose purely punitive sanctions such as fines or jail time.
—Caitlin Cavanagh, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
The Virginia court says that if convicted, James could face up to 30 years in prison for each of the two charges, as well as up to $1 million in fines for each.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fines
penalties
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That was due in part to an 80-yard drive to begin the third quarter in which the 49ers overcame two penalties — both by wide receiver Jauan Jennings — and picked up four first downs.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Chiefs, in fact, weren’t called for any penalties in the game.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Fines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fines. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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