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
Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026
For instance, the California Air Resources Board may rely on administrative law judges in lieu of civil court proceedings to impose fines totalling up to $100,000, or $300,000 for some fuel violations.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Since August, when the violations were initially announced, investigators assessed $5 million more for offenses, and additional fines were levied for not responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
—Michelle Baruchman, AJC.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Since the Online Safety Act’s duties took effect less than a year ago, Ofcom has launched investigations into more than 90 platforms and issued six fines for non-compliance.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
However, there will be fines for those who fail to comply, starting at £200 for late filing once businesses have breached a certain penalty points threshold.
—Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 14 Jan. 2026
Baldwin said the dispute escalated into a $1,337 lien based entirely on alleged violation fines.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
But Levy’s complaint goes further, arguing that the powerful commission violated his due process rights by imposing steep fines without court oversight, and collecting penalties that fund its own programs.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
Other conditions, including counseling and fines, would also have been required.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
Not turning on your blinkers when turning could result in fines up to $200.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026
For instance, the California Air Resources Board may rely on administrative law judges in lieu of civil court proceedings to impose fines totalling up to $100,000, or $300,000 for some fuel violations.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Since August, when the violations were initially announced, investigators assessed $5 million more for offenses, and additional fines were levied for not responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
—Michelle Baruchman, AJC.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Since the Online Safety Act’s duties took effect less than a year ago, Ofcom has launched investigations into more than 90 platforms and issued six fines for non-compliance.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
However, there will be fines for those who fail to comply, starting at £200 for late filing once businesses have breached a certain penalty points threshold.
—Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 14 Jan. 2026
Baldwin said the dispute escalated into a $1,337 lien based entirely on alleged violation fines.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
But Levy’s complaint goes further, arguing that the powerful commission violated his due process rights by imposing steep fines without court oversight, and collecting penalties that fund its own programs.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
Other conditions, including counseling and fines, would also have been required.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 14 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
Noun
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The game was especially chippy, as the teams combined for 21 penalties, totaling 78 minutes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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If force is used, resisting arrest can be charged as a Class A misdemeanor, which carries penalties of up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Fines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fines. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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