as in protection
freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
the suspect refused to name his partners unless he was granted immunity
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Recent Examples of immunity
Sleeman says the good news is raptors appear to be developing somewhat of an immunity to the virus.
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John Lauritsen, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The detoxification cure is designed to activate metabolism, strengthen immunity and increase energy through better gut function.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
What is a privilege and immunity of a citizen of the United States?
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
While anyone who lacks immunity can become infected, some groups face a higher risk of severe complications.
—Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
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John Lauritsen, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The detoxification cure is designed to activate metabolism, strengthen immunity and increase energy through better gut function.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
What is a privilege and immunity of a citizen of the United States?
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
While anyone who lacks immunity can become infected, some groups face a higher risk of severe complications.
—Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immunity
Noun
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The Supreme Court decided in 2014 that inherited IRAs do not qualify as retirement funds for purposes of federal bankruptcy protection, as beneficiaries cannot make new contributions and are often required to take distributions from the account.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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But Larsen said shipping lines also need clarity on matters such as keeping ships a safe distance from each other and naval protection.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Municipal attorneys consulted by the Miami Herald said Florida law generally limits the use of blue lights to authorized emergency vehicles and does not provide a specific exemption for mayors.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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Lamont signed the only major state income tax rate reduction into law in 2023 while expanding credits and exemptions for the working poor and retirees.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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Teams across the league are leaning into two- and three-tight-end sets to force defenses to play with bigger bodies, which affects their speed in coverage.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Elijah Just rumbled toward the box and seemed to pinball around the Iranian defense.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Instead, the agreement envisions the establishment of maritime security by coastal countries in the region.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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In its statement on Friday, Anthropic said the government did not provide specific details about its national security concern.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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There was a message there, for certain, the kind of message teams send about when they are no longer resigned to losing, will no longer allow hitters to dig in, crowd the plate, swing from the heels with impunity.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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Enslavement or freedom was passed down to the child through the mother, meaning white men could augment a workforce trafficked from Africa by raping with impunity and enslaving their offspring.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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“Immunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immunity. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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