forfeited

verb

Definition of forfeitednext
past tense of forfeit
1
as in waived

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2
as in lost

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Recent Examples of forfeited Boise State forfeited in the semifinal round, marking the Broncos' third forfeit to the Spartans that season. — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forfeited
  1. waived
  2. lost
  3. entrusted
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  • If neither is ready, Washington’s options would be limited to veteran free agents — the pool of players waived when rosters are trimmed on Sunday — or a potential trade.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 25 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
Definition of waived
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  • Conversely, someone with a BMI in the normal range could have lost considerable muscle while retaining excess body fat.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Tens of thousands of children across the two states have lost food assistance.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of lost
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  • District 203 is entrusted with hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer resources.
    — Jennifer Bruzan Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Throughout his career, Satsky has been entrusted with highly confidential information involving some of the largest and most significant transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors, his lawyer, Anello said.
    — Chase Jordan August 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026
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