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

The city estimates the deal could amount to $185 million over 35 years, including tax revenue sharing and about $25 million to $40 million in fee waivers. — Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

In August 2025, the Braves claimed him off waivers from the Orioles. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Other benefits include automatic waivers of late fees and fines, account adjustments, and one-time grants and credits for eligible customers. — CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

In Congress, Grijalva is preparing legislation to void existing waivers that have allowed DHS to disregard laws designed to protect tribal sovereignty, sacred sites and environmentally sensitive lands. — Ryan Devereaux, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2026

Baltimore outfielder Leody Taveras cleared waivers and elected free agency. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Roster move The Dolphins claimed edge player Jamree Kromah off waivers from Chicago and waived edge player Robert Beal, who’s now healthy after missing a month with a hamstring injury. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

On the one hand, the relief came through energy, when Washington granted a series of short-term waivers that kept the NIS refinery running while Hungary’s MOL negotiated to buy out the Russian stake. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026

Gang Green also claimed Blake Grupe off waivers, but Sanders handled the kicking duties in the season-opening victory over the Titans. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026