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

Will Schottenheimer carry three quarterbacks to prevent leaving one subjected to waivers? — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

The transcripts disappeared, along with the players’ signed waivers of immunity. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026

Earlier this year, state lawmakers suggested that the budget for home and community-based services had to be lowered or the state would lose its ability to provide Medicaid waivers, but a Baltimore Sun investigation suggested otherwise. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 13 July 2026

The lefty reliever whom the Cubs claimed off waivers in January is now one of the club’s success stories. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Collins estimates millions of Americans qualify for penalty relief, but only about 220,000 taxpayers received penatly waivers though the manual First Time Abate process in fiscal year 2025. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Tromp cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A, allowing the Orioles to retain him as experienced organizational depth. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The new model is meant to help streamline the process by eliminating redshirting and eligibility waivers. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

The move will all but eliminate waivers or redshirt years for extended eligibility except for religious missions, pregnancy or active-duty military service. — ABC News, 9 July 2026