as in penalties
a sum of money to be paid as a punishment
the forfeit for each baseball player involved in the brawl was $5,000
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Recent Examples of forfeits
MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The forfeits are the first since a lawsuit was filed by three current and former players against the school district and state agencies.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
High school football teams across the Bay Area are scrambling to find new opponents after a pair of forfeits in nonleague contests.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Along with the forfeits of the two victories in which Coan played (he was injured much of the season), the running back was ordered to sit out the first five games of the 1961 season.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Jurupa Valley previously saw three forfeits in one weekend at the Freeway Games tournament, as Aquinas High School, San Dimas High School, and Yucaipa High School all refused to play Jurupa Valley.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The forfeits are the first since a lawsuit was filed by three current and former players against the school district and state agencies.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
High school football teams across the Bay Area are scrambling to find new opponents after a pair of forfeits in nonleague contests.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Along with the forfeits of the two victories in which Coan played (he was injured much of the season), the running back was ordered to sit out the first five games of the 1961 season.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forfeits
Noun
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That was due in part to an 80-yard drive to begin the third quarter in which the 49ers overcame two penalties — both by wide receiver Jauan Jennings — and picked up four first downs.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Chiefs, in fact, weren’t called for any penalties in the game.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Employers that are parties to valid collective bargaining agreements may be exempt from SB 7’s requirements, provided the agreement explicitly waives coverage, includes provisions addressing wages and working conditions, and protects workers from algorithmic management.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The likelihood of that happening is quite low, but anything can happen, especially if James waives his no-trade clause.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Then the evil grin loses its enthusiasm, gradually working its way to a toothless pucker.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If convicted of bank fraud or making false statements, the penalties could include up to 30 years in prison and $1 million in fines for each count, the DOJ says.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Studies show that fines that don’t put a significant dent in a company’s profit don’t deter companies from future violations, Leffel said.—
Anjeanette Damon,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When one patient, a new mother experiencing postpartum depression, commits an impulsive, desperate act, Linda is forced to contend with her own physically and emotionally unavailable husband.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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The agreement approved by the council commits to transfer the property ownership if the development moves forward.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Having claimed damages of £48,000, William received £1,800, along with a pension that barely covered his London expenses.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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Under copyright law, rightsholders can sue and obtain statutory damages for individual acts of infringement — regardless of whether the infringer offers an opt-out or not.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Forfeits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forfeits. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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