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
John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
In addition to having a 2025 season with championship potential end with a 33-4 record and a pair of forfeits due to an ineligible player, the Eagles graduated a plethora of seniors who had led them to 65 wins in two seasons.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Six teams were removed from the playoffs via forfeits for having ineligible players who broke CIF rule 600 by playing in an outside competition during their season.
—Eric Sondheimer
columnist
follow, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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
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San Diego Section Commissioner Joe Heinz confirmed the forfeits, saying the section Division 2 championship would be vacated.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
In addition to having a 2025 season with championship potential end with a 33-4 record and a pair of forfeits due to an ineligible player, the Eagles graduated a plethora of seniors who had led them to 65 wins in two seasons.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Six teams were removed from the playoffs via forfeits for having ineligible players who broke CIF rule 600 by playing in an outside competition during their season.
—Eric Sondheimer
columnist
follow, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forfeits
Noun
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Taxpayers who need more time can request a six-month filing extension — but any taxes owed must still be paid by the April deadline to avoid penalties and interest.—
Hali Smith
April 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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The penalties imposed on attorney Stephen Brigandi include $15,500 in disciplinary sanctions and nearly $80,500 in opposing counsel’s legal fees.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Harvard waives tuition entirely for undergraduates whose families earn $200,000 or less annually.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The University of Chicago waives tuition for students who are the first in their families to attend college, or who are from families with income under $125,000.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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When that function collapses and every joke is screened for loyalty, society loses one of its best safeguards against tribal conformity.—
Robert Lynch,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Manteca Fire Department is taking action and trying to get ahead of this fire season by asking residents to reduce fire danger or face fines.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The state allowed New Era to renew its license, settling for what appears to be $14,000 in fines.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This year’s team boasts seven college commits, three of whom are on the MLB Draft radar.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pedretti, meanwhile, commits fully to her bimbo persona, oscillating between titillating absurdism and unexpected discomfort.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The family is now suing, in part, for monetary damages, disciplinary action against the deputy, and more departmental training.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Last fall, federal authorities announced a wave of criminal indictments, forfeitures, sanctions and asset freezes targeting North Korea’s illicit cyber activity.—
Lisa Cavazuti,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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The revelation led to medal forfeitures, and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) also suspended the International Sports Federation for Persons with an Intellectual Disability (INAS), now known as Virtus, in 2001.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Forfeits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forfeits. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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