as in penalty
a sum of money to be paid as a punishment
the forfeit for each baseball player involved in the brawl was $5,000
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Recent Examples of forfeit
Kelli Bender, People.com, 30 June 2025
He has been ordered to forfeit nearly $185,000 and a chimpanzee to the government.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 9 July 2025
Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
The school, which also had problems with forfeits in other sports, hired a new football coach in Doug Bledsoe, who has vowed to rebuild the program.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In the event that the Grand Prize winner declines or is unable to participate in the photo shoot portion of the prize, then the Grand Prize shall be forfeited in its entirety and the Grand Prize will be awarded to a runner-up based on the aforementioned judging results.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 30 June 2025
He has been ordered to forfeit nearly $185,000 and a chimpanzee to the government.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 9 July 2025
Verb
The final forfeit was the Mountain West Tournament semifinal against Boise State, who had already forfeited twice to the Spartans in the regular season.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
The school, which also had problems with forfeits in other sports, hired a new football coach in Doug Bledsoe, who has vowed to rebuild the program.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forfeit
Noun
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After the Supreme Court restored the U.S. death penalty in 1976, Florida's previous record for total executions in a year was eight in 2014, which was exceeded on Thursday.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The state has executed 594 inmates in the modern death penalty era (since 1976).—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But if you get cited again later, you'll be charged both the new $50 fine and the original one that was waived.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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Henderson has three interceptions in 49 games, including 32 starts, for Jacksonville and Carolina. Update: In another move on Thursday, the Dolphins signed offensive lineman Obinna Eze and waived undrafted rookie offensive line Tedy Kushi.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Aug. 2025
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Although Gunther only recently won back the World Heavyweight Championship and probably shouldn’t be losing again, Punk has taken plenty of big losses and badly needs a marquee win, too.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Busey faces between one to five years of probation and fines, and has agreed not to contact the woman.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
1 Aug. 2025
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Any company found to be frustrating the cancellation process could face significant fines—perhaps more than $50,000 per violation.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
31 July 2025
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Prosecutors have also filed notices of criminal forfeiture, seeking the seizure of property and assets allegedly connected to or derived from the criminal offenses.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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Trump commuted her sentence, which followed her conviction for possession and conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to commit money laundering and criminal forfeiture, according to the Office of the Pardon Attorney.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
29 May 2025
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“Forfeit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forfeit. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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