Thesaurus results for WAIVER

waiver

noun

ˈwā-vər

Definition of waiver

as in exemption

a document containing a declaration of an intentional giving up of a right, claim, or privilege before the hospital will treat you, you have to sign a waiver in which you give up your right to sue

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Recent Examples of waiver The veteran was recently picked up off waivers from the Chicago White Sox, and held the Mets scoreless over 5 2/3 innings. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026 Thomas was surprised to learn on July 30 that the Athletics had claimed him off waivers and assigned him to their Triple-A team. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026 Urquidy, designated for assignment by the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, was claimed off waivers Thursday. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 The Phillies on Thursday claimed veteran right-handed starter José Urquidy off waivers from the Chicago White Sox and transferred Caleb Kilian to the 60-day IL. — Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for waiver

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There are other exemptions as well, like if a diesel truck has a gross vehicle weight rating over 14,000 pounds, like a massive Ford F-350 dually, doesn’t need smog testing.

— Kyle Cheromcha, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026
My amendment accomplishes this goal simply by granting an antitrust exemption so that college athletes and schools can make their own deals, without unelected judges or politicians micromanaging every detail of compensation and eligibility.

— Sen. Rand Paul OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of exemption

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The Attorney General’s Office, which previously filed a motion to have the claim tossed, had opposed their release.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Taco Grill Cantina is bringing a modern take on Mexican cuisine to downtown Naperville, which will include everything from bone marrow and pork belly tacos to salmon with mole sauce, according to a news release.

— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

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