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
Wright also suggested sanctions on the country's oil sector would be waived to facilitate the export of its oil.
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CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Although he was waived at that time, Kawamura remained in Chicago and underwent the entirety of his recovery process with the Bulls medical team.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The state’s commerce department has waived certain rules for a year-long trial, which is run in partnership with health-tech startup Doctronic.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Kelvin Evans made a virtual appearance in a Fulton County courtroom, where his attorney, Ana Wright, waived his arraignment.
—David Aaro, AJC.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Newsom waived building code requirements intended to ease the cost of reconstruction.
—Calmatters, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Head coach Matt Rhule was hired in 2019 and was the coach when the Panthers unceremoniously waived Newton in March 2020.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Indiana also already waived Tony Bradley, who would be another candidate to return on a 10-day.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The couple waived their right to a speedy trial until their next court date, expecting a large amount of discovery.
—Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Although he was waived at that time, Kawamura remained in Chicago and underwent the entirety of his recovery process with the Bulls medical team.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The state’s commerce department has waived certain rules for a year-long trial, which is run in partnership with health-tech startup Doctronic.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Kelvin Evans made a virtual appearance in a Fulton County courtroom, where his attorney, Ana Wright, waived his arraignment.
—David Aaro, AJC.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Newsom waived building code requirements intended to ease the cost of reconstruction.
—Calmatters, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Head coach Matt Rhule was hired in 2019 and was the coach when the Panthers unceremoniously waived Newton in March 2020.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Indiana also already waived Tony Bradley, who would be another candidate to return on a 10-day.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The couple waived their right to a speedy trial until their next court date, expecting a large amount of discovery.
—Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waived
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At the time, ICE had requested local officials hold him in jail, but that request was denied, the affidavit said.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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The agency that was set to investigate before being denied access to evidence and case materials is called the Force Investigations Unit of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, part of the Department of Public Safety.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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Jakrajutatip also relinquished her roles at the Miss Universe Organization.—
Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
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Meanwhile, 81 animals have already been relinquished and are expected to become available for adoption through Sammie’s Friends at the Nevada County Animal Shelter once medically cleared.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Waived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waived. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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