as in denied
to officially say that you will not use or require something that you are allowed to have or that is usually required
She waived her right to a lawyer. The university waives the application fee for low-income students.
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Recent Examples of waived
The 5-foot-9 guard was Golden State’s third-round draft pick in 2025 and was initially waived during training camp.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
O’Connor ripped a shot from the right circle past the Los Angeles netminder, but it was immediately waived for goalie interference on Drury.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Abel remains in custody and waived his initial court appearance on Tuesday.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The Knicks picked up Jeremy Sochan on the buyout market after the Spurs waived him post-deadline.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
With Lillard unable to play this season, the Bucks waived him and agreed to pay his remaining salary over the next five seasons.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
In some cases, additional driver fees are waived through select providers, which can otherwise add to the overall cost of a trip.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
To make room for Smith’s eventual signing, the Lakers waived guard Kobe Bufkin on Friday.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2026
This requirement cannot be waived in a prenuptial agreement.
—Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
O’Connor ripped a shot from the right circle past the Los Angeles netminder, but it was immediately waived for goalie interference on Drury.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Abel remains in custody and waived his initial court appearance on Tuesday.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The Knicks picked up Jeremy Sochan on the buyout market after the Spurs waived him post-deadline.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
With Lillard unable to play this season, the Bucks waived him and agreed to pay his remaining salary over the next five seasons.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
In some cases, additional driver fees are waived through select providers, which can otherwise add to the overall cost of a trip.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
To make room for Smith’s eventual signing, the Lakers waived guard Kobe Bufkin on Friday.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2026
This requirement cannot be waived in a prenuptial agreement.
—Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waived
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If a parent applies for a Parent PLUS Loan and is denied, the student may automatically qualify for additional federal aid, up to $4,000 for underclassmen and $5,000 for upperclassmen.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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On April 9, he was denied bail.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The couple, who relinquished their medical licenses shortly after their daughter's death, have disputed Scott's claims and maintained their love for their daughter and granddaughter.—
Juliet Pennington,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Two years later, Unwell relinquished the rights to the show, and the departure seemed not to be amicable.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Waived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waived. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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