forfeiting

verb

Definition of forfeitingnext
present participle of forfeit
1
as in waiving

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2
as in losing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forfeiting
  1. waiving
  2. losing
  3. committing
Verb
  • The limited-time offer coincides with Frontier offering savings on memberships in its Discount Den, which offers exclusive lower base fares; Frontier is waiving the $40 enrollment fee for two days.
    Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
  • In response to Hurricane Helene, federal and state regulatory agencies have taken such measures as waiving ATM fees and overdraft fees, eased credit terms for new loans, waived late fees for credit card and other loan balances.
    David Moin, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of waiving
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  • Browns-Commanders Washington ‘commanded’ little betting interest to start the season, and even less after losing their opening game at Tampa Bay, 37-20.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Blue horizons Younger folks are losing trust in white-collar careers.
    Nick Rockel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of losing
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  • Indeed, neither Phillips nor Phoenix was sure about making a sequel, and for a time contemplated putting on a Broadway show instead, before ultimately committing to the movie.
    Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By committing to an experimental mindset, Knausgaard shifted his energy and focus away from self-doubt and toward creative exploration.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of committing
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