as in penalties
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 forfeits
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 2025
The withdrawal of a competitor from a round-robin tournament often results in forfeits for their remaining opponents, which could dramatically and unintentionally change the outcome of the Gold League.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
The forfeits have made the Stallions scorned in the Bravo League and in much of south Orange County.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 5 Nov. 2025
Dixon has canceled its JV and varsity games for this upcoming Friday against Casa Roble of Orangevale, resulting in forfeits.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2025
High school football teams across the Bay Area are scrambling to find new opponents after a pair of forfeits in nonleague contests.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
What followed was a series of forfeits by opposing teams.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 2025
The withdrawal of a competitor from a round-robin tournament often results in forfeits for their remaining opponents, which could dramatically and unintentionally change the outcome of the Gold League.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
The forfeits have made the Stallions scorned in the Bravo League and in much of south Orange County.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 5 Nov. 2025
Dixon has canceled its JV and varsity games for this upcoming Friday against Casa Roble of Orangevale, resulting in forfeits.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2025
High school football teams across the Bay Area are scrambling to find new opponents after a pair of forfeits in nonleague contests.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forfeits
Noun
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His eagerness to get on the ball, even in his own half, the two nerveless penalties, and the blistering finish for his third goal would all suggest not.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Barry said the new penalties are being enacted to coincide with the town’s passage of new rules dealing with nuisances and stormwater issues.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But the law waives the permit requirement for facilities in operation before 2012.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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That has to take place, unless the defense waives it, before he can be arraigned.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While the interplay of these competing atmospheres can be compelling, the overall effect loses its power as the novelty wears off.—
Maxie Younger,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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Someone loses their memory and that knowledge is lost.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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If convicted on all counts, Johnson could face up to 35 years and three months in prison and up to $80,000 in fines.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Langstraat Bui’s passion for lifelong learning was reflected in her support of the 81 Club initiative, a partnership with Chicago Public Schools that gives every student a library card, without fines and late fees being a barrier to access.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Prior to that, Szoboszlai commits a holding offence that denies an obvious goalscoring opportunity.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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If Antetokounmpo commits to signing an extension, the Bucks can take him off the trade block.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Losses could put the tech firms on the hook for billions of dollars in damages and force them to change their platforms.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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If the companies are found liable, the jury will consider whether to award Kaley damages for pain and suffering, and could also impose punitive damages.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The federal Victims of Crime Act fund, or VOCA, is funded by fines, penalties and bond forfeitures from convictions in federal cases.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The men were ordered to pay a total of $4,571,800 in restitution to the Michigan Department of Transportation, along with forfeitures totaling $4,073,200, the district attorney's office said.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
21 Nov. 2025
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“Forfeits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forfeits. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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