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 secretary of Homeland Security has also waived applicable environmental laws for border projects, a power granted in the Real ID Act of 2005.
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Due to Miller’s status as a two-way player, the Bulls also waived guard Jevon Carter to create room for Šarić on the roster.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
For example, if you've been nominated for a Grammy within the past five years, the credit requirement is waived.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Feb. 2026
Video on social media showed cars skidding out of control after police waived them around a wreck on Independence Boulevard.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2026
Bailey went on to sign with the Brooklyn Nets in 2024, but the team waived him a week before the season began, sending him back to the G League.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
In Thursday’s hearing, Ragan waived his right to have a jury decide his fate, opting instead for a judge to do so, an unusual move for a defendant facing execution.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
The credit counselor also works with your creditors to reduce the interest rates on your accounts, often drastically, and certain fees may also be waived.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 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
Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Due to Miller’s status as a two-way player, the Bulls also waived guard Jevon Carter to create room for Šarić on the roster.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
For example, if you've been nominated for a Grammy within the past five years, the credit requirement is waived.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Feb. 2026
Video on social media showed cars skidding out of control after police waived them around a wreck on Independence Boulevard.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2026
Bailey went on to sign with the Brooklyn Nets in 2024, but the team waived him a week before the season began, sending him back to the G League.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
In Thursday’s hearing, Ragan waived his right to have a jury decide his fate, opting instead for a judge to do so, an unusual move for a defendant facing execution.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
The credit counselor also works with your creditors to reduce the interest rates on your accounts, often drastically, and certain fees may also be waived.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waived
Verb
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Nanos claimed Cross campaigned against him while wearing his Pima County Sheriff's uniform in breach of department rules, which Cross denied.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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His attorney says an emergency stay of removal was denied, but an appeal is pending.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There’s Brownie, a stray boa constrictor who was wandering in an apartment complex and Kiki, a shy kinkajou, who was relinquished when his caregiver became ill.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Patriots never relinquished the lead.—
Joseph Duarte,
Houston Chronicle,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Waived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waived. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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