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
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of waivers
Typically, members prioritize such high-profile committees and request waivers to serve on lesser ones in addition.
—
Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Devices on the Covered List need waivers to continue receiving software updates, the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology said in its waiver extension order on Friday.
—ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
The Braves acquired Kim off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays in September.
—CBS News, 11 May 2026
The Patriots signed Ben Wooldridge as an undrafted free agent but released him after their third and final preseason game, electing to claim DeVito off waivers instead.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The head coach claimed 6-foot-4, 300-pound D-lineman Zacch Pickens off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs a few days ago in addition to signing Detroit Lions free agent defensive tackle DJ Reader, Browns free agent Shelby Harris and journeyman Leki Fotu.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
After a contentious four-hour-plus hearing, the city planning and zoning board voted 5-4 in support of a list of zoning waivers and exceptions that county officials say are essential for the project to move forward, but that was one vote short of the six-vote supermajority required for approval.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Van Lith was claimed off waivers by the Connecticut Sun, while Suarez signed a developmental contract with the Phoenix Mercury.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Both Edström and Rempe would have to clear waivers to be assigned to AHL Hartford, which is a risk New York would rather not take, but their places in the lineup seem to be in jeopardy after Chmelař and Sýkora seized their fourth-line spots late in the season.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Devices on the Covered List need waivers to continue receiving software updates, the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology said in its waiver extension order on Friday.
—ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
The Braves acquired Kim off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays in September.
—CBS News, 11 May 2026
The Patriots signed Ben Wooldridge as an undrafted free agent but released him after their third and final preseason game, electing to claim DeVito off waivers instead.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The head coach claimed 6-foot-4, 300-pound D-lineman Zacch Pickens off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs a few days ago in addition to signing Detroit Lions free agent defensive tackle DJ Reader, Browns free agent Shelby Harris and journeyman Leki Fotu.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
After a contentious four-hour-plus hearing, the city planning and zoning board voted 5-4 in support of a list of zoning waivers and exceptions that county officials say are essential for the project to move forward, but that was one vote short of the six-vote supermajority required for approval.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Van Lith was claimed off waivers by the Connecticut Sun, while Suarez signed a developmental contract with the Phoenix Mercury.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Both Edström and Rempe would have to clear waivers to be assigned to AHL Hartford, which is a risk New York would rather not take, but their places in the lineup seem to be in jeopardy after Chmelař and Sýkora seized their fourth-line spots late in the season.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waivers
releases
Noun
-
Chopard’s charming—and chiming—Beehive Clock, a table clock standing nearly a foot tall with seven tiers of rounded glass segments encircling a multi-level mechanical movement, stood out among the new releases for the same reason the Nautilus desk watch (Ref.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
-
Certain countries had laws requiring a longer months-long exclusivity between the theatrical and online releases, forcing Glitch to abandon efforts to find distribution in those territories.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Waivers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waivers. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
