as in penalties
a sum of money to be paid as a punishment
a $50 fine for speeding
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as in imposes
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
the police will fine you for driving with one headlight out
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as in filters
to remove usually visible impurities from
the use of egg shells to fine wine
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Recent Examples of fines
Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
The changes would allow the association to assess daily fines against homeowners who are in violation, as well as to place liens on their properties.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Jered Morgan took to Facebook late last year to criticize the town of Kersey and its chief of police, Jonathan Lange, after drivers started receiving hefty fines for speeding along a nearby Weld County road, according to a federal lawsuit filed in the District of Colorado.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
The Department may pursue discipline including reprimand, probation, suspension, revocation, or fines based upon the facts of a case after a full and complete investigation has occurred.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Companies that fail to comply face significant daily penalties and administrative fines.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Parking illegally in North Carolina can result in hefty fines.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The Digital Services Act requires internet companies and online platforms to do more to protect European users from things like harmful content and suspect merchandise, or risk hefty fines worth up to 6% of annual revenue.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The bill also doubles fines for various traffic violations in school-adjacent sectors, defined as crosswalks next to schools used to access the buildings and the area surrounded by school property on both sides of the street or highway.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026
Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
Understanding these laws can help visitors avoid fines or legal issues while attending events across North Texas.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
The changes would allow the association to assess daily fines against homeowners who are in violation, as well as to place liens on their properties.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Jered Morgan took to Facebook late last year to criticize the town of Kersey and its chief of police, Jonathan Lange, after drivers started receiving hefty fines for speeding along a nearby Weld County road, according to a federal lawsuit filed in the District of Colorado.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
The Department may pursue discipline including reprimand, probation, suspension, revocation, or fines based upon the facts of a case after a full and complete investigation has occurred.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Companies that fail to comply face significant daily penalties and administrative fines.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Parking illegally in North Carolina can result in hefty fines.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The Digital Services Act requires internet companies and online platforms to do more to protect European users from things like harmful content and suspect merchandise, or risk hefty fines worth up to 6% of annual revenue.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The bill also doubles fines for various traffic violations in school-adjacent sectors, defined as crosswalks next to schools used to access the buildings and the area surrounded by school property on both sides of the street or highway.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
Watchdog Fintrac fines crypto exchange Cryptomus some $126 million for failing to flag potentially criminal transactions.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fines
penalties
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Police are urging anyone with information to contact investigators, emphasizing that underage individuals who were drinking will not face penalties for coming forward.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Some of the best personal lenders offer fast funding, no prepayment penalties and flexible credit score requirements.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Fines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fines. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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