Synonyms of waivers

waivers

noun

plural of waiver

as in exemptions

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exemptions
• releases
• disclaimers
• indemnities
• dispensations
• quitclaims
• relinquishments
• surrenders
• renunciations
• abdications
• handovers
• renouncements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of waivers

Amodei said that effort could require government mediation or waivers of antitrust restrictions. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Vaakanainen, Iorio and Morrow are also eligible for waivers, so whoever misses the roster could get claimed by another club. — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

That is why the Jets claimed Grupe off waivers after the Colts released him. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

Ryan Miller, claimed off waivers two weeks ago, is Douglas’ backup. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

After clearing waivers, Milton decided to return to the team’s practice squad. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Sep. 2026

Instead, he was claimed off of waivers on Monday by the Kansas City Chiefs. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

The Chiefs on Monday afternoon claimed the linebacker off waivers from the Bucs, per the NFL waiver wire. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026