waive
verb (used with object)
to refrain from claiming or insisting on; give up; forgo.
is waiving
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present progressiveof waive (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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JetBlue is waiving cancellation and change fees, as well as fare differences, for affected flights through 15 airports, for travel rebooked through Friday, Feb. 27.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
The Minneapolis city tow lot is waiving fees for people reclaiming cars they had to leave stranded after they or family members were arrested by ICE—a blow to the city’s coffers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 31, 2026
But Gabelli Funds is waiving 0.58% of the expenses until at least April 30, 2026, so for now the expense ratio is 0.32%.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2025
We’re also planning to potentially use our current mortgage originator in the refinance, which is waiving closing costs on a new loan.
From Salon ● Nov. 28, 2024
The Hyatt family of hotels is waiving cancellation fees for arrivals “in the coming days,” the company said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2023
