as in protected
not subject to something to which others are required
They were exempt from jury duty because of their jobs as firefighters.
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Under the program, up to five new housing projects restricted to those making between 60-100% of the area median income will be exempt from paying property taxes and state sales taxes on construction expenses in return for giving the DHA a small ownership stake in the real estate.
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Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 4 July 2025
For decedents dying in 2026 and beyond, up to $15 million (and $30 million for couples) is exempt from the federal estate tax, and this exemption will be indexed for inflation.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 4 July 2025
When a business is sold, owners or investors are exempt from capital gains taxes up to $10 million, or 10 times the original basis of the investment, whichever is greater.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 3 July 2025
Certain people are exempt from the requirement, such as those with certain disabilities and caregivers of dependents younger than 15 years old.
—Staff Author, Verywell Health, 3 July 2025
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Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 4 July 2025
For decedents dying in 2026 and beyond, up to $15 million (and $30 million for couples) is exempt from the federal estate tax, and this exemption will be indexed for inflation.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 4 July 2025
When a business is sold, owners or investors are exempt from capital gains taxes up to $10 million, or 10 times the original basis of the investment, whichever is greater.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 3 July 2025
Certain people are exempt from the requirement, such as those with certain disabilities and caregivers of dependents younger than 15 years old.
—Staff Author, Verywell Health, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exempt
immune
Adjective
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High-performing men aren’t immune to exhaustion, disconnection, or identity loss.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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With more sensors, the immune cells became more sensitive to the bacterial toxin lipoteichoic acid, releasing stronger inflammatory signals even when exposed to tiny amounts of bacteria.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 June 2025
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“Exempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exempt. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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