forfeit
noun
a fine; penalty.
forfeiting
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present participleof forfeit.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But any pick used in the supplemental draft requires forfeiting a pick from the same round of next year’s normal draft, and it’s a decision teams don’t usually have to weigh.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Armstrong adds that investors should get a discount for forfeiting control: "I want to pay less for a company where my ownership does not include control."
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
Then, the Dodgers would have had to reconfigure their defense, likely moving first baseman Freddie Freeman to third, catcher Dalton Rushing to first base and Smith behind the plate, forfeiting the designated hitter spot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
The third major argument against bonds in a 60/40 portfolio is that there are superior ways of reducing risk that don’t require forfeiting as much return.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
A subsequent investigation revealed that the primary motivation for the raid was the possibility of forfeiting Scott’s property.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
