Synonyms of waived

waived

verb

past tense of waive

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.

Related Words

• denied
• relinquished
• ceded
• surrendered
• disclaimed
• disavowed
• resigned
• disowned
• renounced
• abjured
• abdicated
• demitted
• stepped down (from)
• stepped aside (from)
• vacated
• abandoned
• forsook
• abnegated
• handed over
• deserted
• yielded
• gave up
• quit

Dissimilar Words

• claimed
• assumed
• appropriated
• confiscated
• seized
• protected
• secured
• defended
• took over
• arrogated
• guarded
• usurped
• safeguarded
• wrested

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of waived

Carolina waived tight end Chamon Metayer to make room on its roster. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026

In contrast, colleges that husbanded big endowments from wealthy alumni could rely on income from these assets to finance much of their college operations; tuition has been less important and can be waived for high-achieving prospective students. — Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

Smith waived the preliminary exam at a court hearing in Warren on Thursday, resulting in him being bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court for trial. — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026

After being waived by the Chicago White Sox, the Cardinals are now hoping Pereira can finally translate his impressive minor league power to consistent major league production. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

In order to make room for two players after the Gronowski cut, the Dolphins also waived safety Omar Brown with an injury settlement. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

In its push, the secretary of Homeland Security has waived numerous regulations designed to protect the environment, wildlife, archaeological and Native American sites. — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

He was claimed on waivers by the Reds in November, reclaimed by the Dodgers on waivers in February, then waived by the Dodgers and claimed by the Mets just over a week later. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2026

She was then waived by the Valkyries before signing with Mercury on a developmental contract. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026