as in exemptions
a document containing a declaration of an intentional giving up of a right, claim, or privilege
before the hospital will treat you, you have to sign a waiver in which you give up your right to sue
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Recent Examples of waivers
Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Congress could move toward overhauling this outdated law – for example, by allowing states to seek waivers from ERISA’s constraints.
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Miranda Yaver,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
The move will all but eliminate waivers or redshirt years for extended eligibility except for religious missions, pregnancy or active-duty military service.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Berggren, 25, who was claimed off waivers from the Detroit Red Wings last season, had six goals and 16 points in 36 games for the Blues.
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Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
While Wilson's long-term role with the Cubs remains to be determined, his debut immediately demonstrated why the club claimed him off waivers.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
One 2025 study found that these waivers may be tied to fewer hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and incarcerations among adults with serious mental illness.
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Helen Santoro,
Denver Post,
29 June 2026
That means no more redshirts, no more medical waivers, no more eligibility questions.
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Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Without discussing too much in detail, councilmembers raised several potential alternatives during the meeting, including parking garage subsidies, downtown employee waivers and a comprehensive citywide review of parking programs.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Congress could move toward overhauling this outdated law – for example, by allowing states to seek waivers from ERISA’s constraints.
—
Miranda Yaver,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
The move will all but eliminate waivers or redshirt years for extended eligibility except for religious missions, pregnancy or active-duty military service.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Berggren, 25, who was claimed off waivers from the Detroit Red Wings last season, had six goals and 16 points in 36 games for the Blues.
—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
While Wilson's long-term role with the Cubs remains to be determined, his debut immediately demonstrated why the club claimed him off waivers.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
One 2025 study found that these waivers may be tied to fewer hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and incarcerations among adults with serious mental illness.
—
Helen Santoro,
Denver Post,
29 June 2026
That means no more redshirts, no more medical waivers, no more eligibility questions.
—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Without discussing too much in detail, councilmembers raised several potential alternatives during the meeting, including parking garage subsidies, downtown employee waivers and a comprehensive citywide review of parking programs.
—
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waivers
releases
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The company said later releases will add non-woven fabric formation, viscose, apparel assembly, bovine leather, and dyeing and printing chemicals.
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Gkids also plans further Imax releases of new 4K Ghibli remasters starting in fall 2026, alongside a re-release of the full library across home video platforms.
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“Waivers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waivers. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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