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
Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The state allowed New Era to renew its license, settling for what appears to be $14,000 in fines.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
The Big 12 banned the tortilla-tossing celebration at Jones AT&T Stadium, threatening the university with fines if fans continued.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Poland has this week implemented temporary measures including maximum fuel prices set daily by authorities, with the threat of fines ranging up to 1 million zlotys ($268,000) for companies that sell above the price cap.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Jered Morgan took to Facebook late last year to criticize the town of Kersey and its chief of police, Jonathan Lange, after drivers started receiving hefty fines for speeding along a nearby Weld County road, according to a federal lawsuit filed in the District of Colorado.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
If children aren’t properly buckled, the driver faces fines up to $250.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
The most Kansas City’s neighborhood department could do was issue fines.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Manteca Fire Department is taking action and trying to get ahead of this fire season by asking residents to reduce fire danger or face fines.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The state allowed New Era to renew its license, settling for what appears to be $14,000 in fines.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
The Big 12 banned the tortilla-tossing celebration at Jones AT&T Stadium, threatening the university with fines if fans continued.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Poland has this week implemented temporary measures including maximum fuel prices set daily by authorities, with the threat of fines ranging up to 1 million zlotys ($268,000) for companies that sell above the price cap.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Jered Morgan took to Facebook late last year to criticize the town of Kersey and its chief of police, Jonathan Lange, after drivers started receiving hefty fines for speeding along a nearby Weld County road, according to a federal lawsuit filed in the District of Colorado.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
If children aren’t properly buckled, the driver faces fines up to $250.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
The most Kansas City’s neighborhood department could do was issue fines.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Watchdog Fintrac fines crypto exchange Cryptomus some $126 million for failing to flag potentially criminal transactions.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fines
penalties
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Taxpayers who need more time can request a six-month filing extension — but any taxes owed must still be paid by the April deadline to avoid penalties and interest.—
Hali Smith
April 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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The penalties imposed on attorney Stephen Brigandi include $15,500 in disciplinary sanctions and nearly $80,500 in opposing counsel’s legal fees.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Fines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fines. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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