as in denies
to officially say that you will not use or require something that you are allowed to have or that is usually required
She waived her right to a lawyer. The university waives the application fee for low-income students.
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Recent Examples of waives
That has to take place, unless the defense waives it, before he can be arraigned.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
On these days, access to federal lands like National Parks, Forests and Wildlife Refuges waives entrance fees.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026
McColly notes that Coinstar generally waives its fee if the depositor chooses to trade in coins for a retail gift card, rather than cash.
—USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Construction sets are available for free, and the city waives building fees for permits approved under the program.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 15 Nov. 2025
There is no minimum order required to use the coupon code, which also waives the delivery fee.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Employers that are parties to valid collective bargaining agreements may be exempt from SB 7’s requirements, provided the agreement explicitly waives coverage, includes provisions addressing wages and working conditions, and protects workers from algorithmic management.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The likelihood of that happening is quite low, but anything can happen, especially if James waives his no-trade clause.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
On these days, access to federal lands like National Parks, Forests and Wildlife Refuges waives entrance fees.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026
McColly notes that Coinstar generally waives its fee if the depositor chooses to trade in coins for a retail gift card, rather than cash.
—USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Construction sets are available for free, and the city waives building fees for permits approved under the program.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 15 Nov. 2025
There is no minimum order required to use the coupon code, which also waives the delivery fee.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Employers that are parties to valid collective bargaining agreements may be exempt from SB 7’s requirements, provided the agreement explicitly waives coverage, includes provisions addressing wages and working conditions, and protects workers from algorithmic management.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The likelihood of that happening is quite low, but anything can happen, especially if James waives his no-trade clause.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waives
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While Singh’s lawyer Jitender Khurana denies any political motive for his client’s paroles, his previous releases coincided with crucial state elections, fueling speculation that his freedom is a reward for the Dera’s electoral support.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … FOUL PLAY – Lions fan files $100M lawsuit after DK Metcalf clash, denies racial slur claims.—
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FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Waives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waives. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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