as in imposed
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
the police will fine you for driving with one headlight out
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as in filtered
to remove usually visible impurities from
the use of egg shells to fine wine
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Recent Examples of fined
Doug Haller, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
In addition to the Justice Department charges against the soldier involved in the Maduro operation, the platform Kalshi recently fined and suspended three political candidates for betting on their own races.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, Kalshi fined and suspended three congressional candidates who the company said wagered on the outcome of their own elections.
—Hallie Golden, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Karen Bennett, 70, was sentenced to time served, fined $1,000, ordered to pay a $100 special assessment, and must repay $13,940 in restitution, officials said.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
While Texans headed to the polls to do their civic duty during the Texas 2026 Primaries, one candidate was looking to make some money off it and was fined.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
In 2024, PwC was fined by mainland Chinese authorities 441 million yuan ($62 million) over its Evergrande audit.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
In mid-April, he was sentenced to 18 months of probation and fined just over $1,000.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Individuals found using mothballs to deter wild animals outdoors may receive citations and be fined up to $10,000 per violation.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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The next day, the league fined Booker $35,000 and rescinded the technical.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
In addition to the Justice Department charges against the soldier involved in the Maduro operation, the platform Kalshi recently fined and suspended three political candidates for betting on their own races.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, Kalshi fined and suspended three congressional candidates who the company said wagered on the outcome of their own elections.
—Hallie Golden, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Karen Bennett, 70, was sentenced to time served, fined $1,000, ordered to pay a $100 special assessment, and must repay $13,940 in restitution, officials said.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
While Texans headed to the polls to do their civic duty during the Texas 2026 Primaries, one candidate was looking to make some money off it and was fined.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
In 2024, PwC was fined by mainland Chinese authorities 441 million yuan ($62 million) over its Evergrande audit.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
In mid-April, he was sentenced to 18 months of probation and fined just over $1,000.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Individuals found using mothballs to deter wild animals outdoors may receive citations and be fined up to $10,000 per violation.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Fined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fined. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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