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
Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Langstraat Bui’s passion for lifelong learning was reflected in her support of the 81 Club initiative, a partnership with Chicago Public Schools that gives every student a library card, without fines and late fees being a barrier to access.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
While no new violations have been issued since the suspension, thousands of drivers are still subject to fines from ones mailed out before the problems came to light.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
The city sent warning letters to 200 residents about potential $25 fines for non-compliance.
—Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Feb. 2026
These are federal fines, not state, and you will be required to appear in Federal Court.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Baltimore neighbors could face fines for failing to clear snow from their sidewalks and parking spots, Mayor Brandon Scott said Wednesday.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Nonresidents will pay more to visit Balboa Park museums and city restaurants, for the toilet paper bought at Costco or beauty products at the mall, for traffic violation fines, more for the balloon animals from street vendors.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Whether Sanders can collect fines could become a point of contention.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
If convicted on all counts, Johnson could face up to 35 years and three months in prison and up to $80,000 in fines.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Langstraat Bui’s passion for lifelong learning was reflected in her support of the 81 Club initiative, a partnership with Chicago Public Schools that gives every student a library card, without fines and late fees being a barrier to access.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
While no new violations have been issued since the suspension, thousands of drivers are still subject to fines from ones mailed out before the problems came to light.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
The city sent warning letters to 200 residents about potential $25 fines for non-compliance.
—Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Feb. 2026
These are federal fines, not state, and you will be required to appear in Federal Court.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Baltimore neighbors could face fines for failing to clear snow from their sidewalks and parking spots, Mayor Brandon Scott said Wednesday.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Nonresidents will pay more to visit Balboa Park museums and city restaurants, for the toilet paper bought at Costco or beauty products at the mall, for traffic violation fines, more for the balloon animals from street vendors.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Whether Sanders can collect fines could become a point of contention.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 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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Increasingly, schools in California excessively coddle students by neglecting to impose penalties for late work, eliminating the possibility for a failing grade, and unlimited opportunities to redo exams and assignments.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Subsequent offenses, or charges that involve injuries, deaths or damage, could face tougher penalties.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Fines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fines. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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