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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Recent Examples of exempt
Military service is mandatory for most Jewish men and women, but Haredi Jews have historically been exempt, a privilege dating back to Israel’s founding.
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Each quarter, the department releases a report that details injuries and illnesses at exempt facilities.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Munis are exempt from federal tax and, if the holder lives in the state in which the bond was issued, free of state tax.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
However, most Canadian goods were already exempt under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Each quarter, the department releases a report that details injuries and illnesses at exempt facilities.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Munis are exempt from federal tax and, if the holder lives in the state in which the bond was issued, free of state tax.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
However, most Canadian goods were already exempt under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exempt
Adjective
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Oregon lawmakers added gender identity as a protected class under state anti-discrimination law in 2021.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
15 Oct. 2025
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Deutsch explained that architects have found lowering a ceiling makes a person feel more protected and comfortable.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Beets are full of antioxidants that help protect cellular health and anti-inflammatory compounds that benefit your immune health.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
4 Nov. 2025
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What To Know Justice Neil Gorsuch questioned whether the court is the best venue for deciding whether government contractors should be immune from lawsuits.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Exempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exempt. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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