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as in fine
a sum of money to be paid as a punishment
the penalty for speeding is $10 for every mile over the speed limit
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as in punishment
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense
in some cases, the new penalties for drug offenses were harsher than those for violent crimes
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as in disadvantage
the negative result caused by something that creates difficulty for achieving success
suffered the penalty of his decision to leave school without graduating
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Recent Examples of penalty
Naeher also produced a heroic shootout performance against Canada in the semifinals of this year’s W Gold Cup, saving three penalties and scoring her own.
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George Ramsay, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
The penalty would also be in addition to applicable exit fees.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Nov. 2024
These companies, which Adkisson estimates generate $150 billion annually in sales, may now be on the hook for $8 billion in penalties.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 25 Nov. 2024
Filion faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison for each charge, federal prosecutors said.
—Michael Kosnar, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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George Ramsay, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
The penalty would also be in addition to applicable exit fees.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Nov. 2024
These companies, which Adkisson estimates generate $150 billion annually in sales, may now be on the hook for $8 billion in penalties.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 25 Nov. 2024
Filion faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison for each charge, federal prosecutors said.
—Michael Kosnar, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for penalty
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The committee also sought to institute stiffer fines for repeat offenders before dropping the request in hopes of getting more support for the legislation.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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The company settled out of court in 2021, paying 10 million euros in fines.AFP, Fortune Europe, 28 Nov. 2024
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Multiple violations would incur punishments such as prison sentences, travel bans, and restrictions around driving, passport renewal, and even internet access.CNN staff, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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One of the questions directed at Pickens centered around whether the receiver had heard from the NFL about any potential punishment for his involvement in a scuffle at the end of a Week 12 game against the Cleveland Browns, which the Steelers lost 24-19.Chantz Martin, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024
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While early intervention in an industry may sound good in theory, the government is likely to make the wrong regulatory calls, prevent AI from reaching its potential, and put the U.S. at a significant disadvantage in the global AI race, a race that has economic as well as geopolitical implications.Clark D. Asay, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
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Maybe Redick saw more than the score suggested, the Lakers’ offense and defense taking turns at putting the other at a disadvantage.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Violating any of these guidelines cancels your buggy ride for the day – and will earn the wrath of your travel mates.Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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If streams go out during that halftime show, Netflix better be ready to face the wrath of the BeyHive.Justin Curto, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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Thompson's death sparked a wide social media conversation over frustrations with navigating the U.S. health insurance system, particularly when medical expenses are not covered or insurance claims or requests for care are denied.Sriparna Roy, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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The higher medical expenses have also hit UnitedHealth’s rivals, including Humana and CVS Health’s Aetna, which have seen historic spikes in costs, particularly in their Medicare Advantage plans in part due to seniors seeking more medical care than in the past.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Penalty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penalty. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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