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
Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
If convicted, the suspects could face a prison sentence of up to 15 years and heavy fines, the outlet reported.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce took issue with players potentially facing fines for criticizing officiating after games and pointed to New York Giants pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux’s remarks from Sunday’s game.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Failure to meet the requirement can result in fines or legal action.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
The California Division of Occupational Safety subsequently opened an investigation into the incident, which local law enforcement agencies have pushed back against and resisted cooperation, prompting six-figure fines and a legal standoff.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Milwaukee Police Department officers can issue fines up to $500 to owners for not picking up pet waste on public property.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The situation could result in potential discipline for the Ravens, ranging from fines or loss of draft picks to possible suspensions if the NFL determines a serious violation occurred.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Federal records show the plant faced fines several years ago related to workplace safety practices.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
The city passed new rules in April quadrupling the fines on developers for unauthorized cutting of trees.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
If convicted, the suspects could face a prison sentence of up to 15 years and heavy fines, the outlet reported.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce took issue with players potentially facing fines for criticizing officiating after games and pointed to New York Giants pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux’s remarks from Sunday’s game.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Failure to meet the requirement can result in fines or legal action.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
The California Division of Occupational Safety subsequently opened an investigation into the incident, which local law enforcement agencies have pushed back against and resisted cooperation, prompting six-figure fines and a legal standoff.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Milwaukee Police Department officers can issue fines up to $500 to owners for not picking up pet waste on public property.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The situation could result in potential discipline for the Ravens, ranging from fines or loss of draft picks to possible suspensions if the NFL determines a serious violation occurred.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Federal records show the plant faced fines several years ago related to workplace safety practices.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
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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The Justice Department, in its defense of the tariffs, has highlighted the expansive way Trump has used them, arguing that the trade penalties are part of his power over foreign affairs, an area where the courts should not second-guess the president.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Violating the law could result in various penalties depending on the severity of the situation, including fines or jail time.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Fines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fines. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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