WAIVED Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

waived

verb

past tense of waive

as in denied

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 waived Moody, a third-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers in 2023, was waived by the Washington Commanders earlier this month. — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026 If Neal is not waived by the Saints with an injury designation he will be required to stay on the IR list the entire season and postseason. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026 Miami claimed Cook on Monday after he was waived by the New York Jets. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026 Other intriguing players, such as wideout Dalevon Campbell, outside linebacker Kyle Kennard and linebacker Junior Colson, a third-round pick in 2024, were waived. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Ahmed has waived his right to a detention hearing and will remain in custody. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 He was waived before the start of the regular season and never appeared in even a G League game. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026 He was waived at the end of camp, but quickly re-signed to the practice squad. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026 Suspended Trooper Christopher Regan, caught on camera appearing to pummel a fellow Statie at a Quincy bar, has waived this week’s show-cause hearing and will be arraigned next month on a single assault and battery charge. — Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

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The Attorney General’s Office could not be reached for comment on why the grant was denied.

— Jake Ramsey, Oklahoma Watch, 30 Aug. 2026
If that application is denied, deportation could be a death sentence.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of denied

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Goss voluntarily relinquished his Missouri law license and surrendered his right to practice law in Kansas.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
During her tenure, Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava relinquished their titles; Voigt had accused Rose of a toxic workplace culture.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

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