fines 1 of 3

plural of fine
as in penalties
a sum of money to be paid as a punishment a $50 fine for speeding

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of fine

fines

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of fine

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Recent Examples of fines
Noun
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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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