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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 waivers
The change lets these entities partner with developers without needing special waivers from local government, though some officials and religious leaders have raised concerns about long-term impacts on congregations.
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Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
He was claimed off waivers in 2021 by the Dallas Cowboys, then moved around the league over the course of the next few years, with stints in Cincinnati, New England, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and then Dallas again.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
While giants such as Walmart and Target may have the leverage to enforce strict liability waivers, smaller retailers might take the opposite approach, absorbing AI risk as a way to differentiate themselves and earn customer trust.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Dustin Harris, on third base, playing in his first game for the Astros after being claimed off waivers from the White Sox a day earlier, broke for the plate and was caught in a rundown.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
Both Willis and Vaihola had their seasons cut short by injuries in November and would need to obtain medical redshirt waivers to be eligible for next year.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Tolopilo will require waivers next season, and if the Canucks aren’t going to carve out a plan to carry three goaltenders, then the club could consider trading him for a late-round pick this summer (while investing elsewhere in a depth goaltender).
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Politics, waivers, and environmental concerns Under the Biden-era rule, coke plants were supposed to start meeting new limits on leaks from the lids and doors of ovens that heat coal.
—Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
According to Yahoo Sports, an NCAA committee is considering making eligibility age based and reducing the use of waivers.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
He was claimed off waivers in 2021 by the Dallas Cowboys, then moved around the league over the course of the next few years, with stints in Cincinnati, New England, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and then Dallas again.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
While giants such as Walmart and Target may have the leverage to enforce strict liability waivers, smaller retailers might take the opposite approach, absorbing AI risk as a way to differentiate themselves and earn customer trust.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Dustin Harris, on third base, playing in his first game for the Astros after being claimed off waivers from the White Sox a day earlier, broke for the plate and was caught in a rundown.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
Both Willis and Vaihola had their seasons cut short by injuries in November and would need to obtain medical redshirt waivers to be eligible for next year.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Tolopilo will require waivers next season, and if the Canucks aren’t going to carve out a plan to carry three goaltenders, then the club could consider trading him for a late-round pick this summer (while investing elsewhere in a depth goaltender).
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Politics, waivers, and environmental concerns Under the Biden-era rule, coke plants were supposed to start meeting new limits on leaks from the lids and doors of ovens that heat coal.
—Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
According to Yahoo Sports, an NCAA committee is considering making eligibility age based and reducing the use of waivers.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waivers
releases
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Going forward, publicity for physical media releases will be handled by Disney’s theatrical publicity staff — a dramatic turn of events for a company known for its beloved Vault releases and splashy SteelBooks.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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Produced by Bullock, Kidman, and the returning Denise Di Novi, Practical Magic 2 releases in theaters worldwide on September 11.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Waivers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waivers. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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