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“Waiver” or “Waver”

waiver / waver are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

waiver w·EY·v·er

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

waver w·EY·v·er

  • nounsomeone who communicates by waving.
  • nounthe act of moving back and forth.
  • verbsway to and fro.
Usage

Examples in context

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“waiver”

  • …so he sought a similar waiver of the D.C. rule, sending…
  • …list and requires that a waiver be obtained in order to…
  • …and Community-Based (HCB) Medicaid Services Waiver funded programs nationwide.
  • …not even consider granting a waiver for a city-grade overlap.
  • …be gleaned from the Athlete Waiver form for the event.
  • …with sports times, he/she can waiver, or not do sports, but…
  • …the Maryland bar through a waiver of their requirements, based on…
  • …not required under the Visa Waiver Program, for 90 days on…
  • …will also apply for the waiver after watching the process unfold…
  • The denial of a waiver for admission to the bar,…

“waver”

  • …a "techno remix" by New Waver were broadcast on Australian radio…
  • …and to make the truck waver and the poor wog on…
  • For a short time he wavered, as Photius promised not to…
  • …the quality of the harvests waver, many are forced to sell…

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