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
Local law enforcement and firefighters were largely exempt from budget cuts prompted by state action.
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 7 Oct. 2025
Fantasy worlds like Oz and the Fae Land of Prythian were not exempt from the ruthless gaze of literal-minded Puritan descendants.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
The group argued that dangerous platforms should not be exempt, regardless of where they’re headquartered.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
But if the Blackhawks feel Moore and Greene need more time in Rockford to hopefully take the same kind of leap forward Nazar did last season, then Reichel (who is not waiver exempt) remains an option either on the fourth line or as the extra forward.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 7 Oct. 2025
Fantasy worlds like Oz and the Fae Land of Prythian were not exempt from the ruthless gaze of literal-minded Puritan descendants.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
The group argued that dangerous platforms should not be exempt, regardless of where they’re headquartered.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
But if the Blackhawks feel Moore and Greene need more time in Rockford to hopefully take the same kind of leap forward Nazar did last season, then Reichel (who is not waiver exempt) remains an option either on the fourth line or as the extra forward.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exempt
Adjective
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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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After walking away from the semi-protected working environment of Anderson’s film, Hoffman followed the advice of some peers and enrolled in an acting school in New York to hone his craft.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
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While the exact cause of eczema isn’t fully understood, it’s believed to arise from a mix of genetic, immune and environmental factors.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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First, Congress could ensure that critical security agencies such as CISA are immune from the threat of recurring federal government shutdowns.—
Richard Forno,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Exempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exempt. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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