1
as in waiving
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as in losing
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forfeiting
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By waiving either Jalen Wilson or Keon Johnson before that date, the Nets would get themselves back under by roughly $1 million.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024 -
The Dolphins reversed course on that decision this past week, with coach Mike McDaniel citing the organization did not believe waiving him would create a competitive disadvantage at this point.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Dec. 2024
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Only the 2021 Hawks (15-21 | 26-10), 2023 Lakers (21-27 | 22-12) and 2024 Mavericks (25-27 | 25-5) had losing records against non-losing teams and made the conference finals.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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When the Penguins are losing by four goals with two minutes remaining in regulation, his mind is always churning, figuring a way for four goals to be scored in two minutes.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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This movement’s energy radiated from a troubled detention center in Washington where a few dozen men charged with attacking police officers and committing other violent offenses were held.—
Dan Barry,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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DeAngelo admitted to committing more than 50 rapes and killing 13 people through a 12-year terror spree across six counties in California.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Forfeiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forfeiting. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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