as in denying
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 waiving
An Indiana man was arrested this week in connection with the fatal shooting and is being held after waiving extradition at a court appearance.
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Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The Nets explored longer-term options for Thomas in the offseason, including a two-year deal with a team option and a one-year contract that required waiving his no-trade clause.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Instead, by waiving Rozier, the Heat would be able to open an additional spot on their standard roster, currently operating with 14 such players, one below the league maximum.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Specific activities include Rustic Rehabs holding a scarf swap, Valentine sips and craft-making; Poppy & Tyme will have its Make & Take bars open, including $10 special sugar scrubs; and Just Kiln Time is waiving its pottery studio fee for the night.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The Bulls have already been involved in one trade, acquiring Dario Šarić while waiving Jevon Carter.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Despite Jones’ contract only being 50% guaranteed for next season, waiving him for a small amount of savings may not be in the Pacers best interest anyway.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
American Airlines issues travel alerts and flexibility To support passengers ahead of the approaching storm, American Airlines is waiving change fees this weekend for those traveling to, from, or through Charlotte.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026
Several airlines have issued travel alerts related to the storm system and are waiving change fees for affected flights.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 23 Jan. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The Nets explored longer-term options for Thomas in the offseason, including a two-year deal with a team option and a one-year contract that required waiving his no-trade clause.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Instead, by waiving Rozier, the Heat would be able to open an additional spot on their standard roster, currently operating with 14 such players, one below the league maximum.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Specific activities include Rustic Rehabs holding a scarf swap, Valentine sips and craft-making; Poppy & Tyme will have its Make & Take bars open, including $10 special sugar scrubs; and Just Kiln Time is waiving its pottery studio fee for the night.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The Bulls have already been involved in one trade, acquiring Dario Šarić while waiving Jevon Carter.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Despite Jones’ contract only being 50% guaranteed for next season, waiving him for a small amount of savings may not be in the Pacers best interest anyway.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
American Airlines issues travel alerts and flexibility To support passengers ahead of the approaching storm, American Airlines is waiving change fees this weekend for those traveling to, from, or through Charlotte.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026
Several airlines have issued travel alerts related to the storm system and are waiving change fees for affected flights.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waiving
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Seniors can go to virtually any doctor (since nearly all doctors accept traditional Medicare) and receive whatever care their doctor orders (since there is no insurance company denying coverage).—
Marianne Pizzitola,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The White House referred the Miami Herald to a statement on the DOJ website, denying any credibility in any accusations against the president.—
Claire Healy,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Buffalo Bills lasted seven weeks in the pole position before relinquishing the title to the Kansas City Chiefs.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Hamas has shown no signs of relinquishing power or its weapons.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Waiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiving. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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