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forfeited

[fawr-fit-id] / ˈfɔr fɪt ɪd /
ADJECTIVE
lost
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absent adrift disoriented hidden invisible misplaced vanished
STRONG
disappeared forfeit gone lacking minus mislaid missed obscured strayed wandering
WEAK
astray at sea cast away down the drain fallen between cracks gone astray irrecoverable irretrievable irrevocable kiss goodbye nowhere to be found off-course out the window unredeemed wayward without
Antonyms
STRONGEST
seen
WEAK
found

Example Sentences

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Earlier this month, an interim award of stock to Musk was forfeited under a “no double dip” principle, Tesla said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

And he said the Fed had forfeited the political deference that central banks have historically enjoyed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

A statement from Caf said that Senegal are "declared to have forfeited the final match" with the "result of the match being recorded as 3-0 in favour" of Morocco.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Pakistan, who edged out Netherlands in the tournament opener on Saturday, would have conceded two points if they had forfeited the match, which could have put their chances of progressing in the tournament in jeopardy.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Because Jonas collapsed on the job, they said, he had forfeited his ration.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys