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
Mexico has a free trade agreement with the U.S. that means some imports from the country are exempt from Trump’s tariffs of as much as 25% on Mexican goods.
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Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
Although semiconductors and other electronics are currently exempt from steep U.S. tariffs on goods imported from China, administration officials have said those exemptions are temporary, and tariffs would probably be imposed on the sector in a month or two.
—Catherine Arnst, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2025
But Glastonbury has taken the case to Appellate Court, saying Vessel’s site is in an industrial zone and exempt from 8-30g. Housing advocates, attorneys, developers, land use planners and consultants interested in the controversial 8-30g law are watching the Glastonbury case.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
That estimate was made prior to Trump saying that smartphones are exempt from reciprocal tariffs.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
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Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
Although semiconductors and other electronics are currently exempt from steep U.S. tariffs on goods imported from China, administration officials have said those exemptions are temporary, and tariffs would probably be imposed on the sector in a month or two.
—Catherine Arnst, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2025
But Glastonbury has taken the case to Appellate Court, saying Vessel’s site is in an industrial zone and exempt from 8-30g. Housing advocates, attorneys, developers, land use planners and consultants interested in the controversial 8-30g law are watching the Glastonbury case.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
That estimate was made prior to Trump saying that smartphones are exempt from reciprocal tariffs.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exempt
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The apocalyptic series, which was nominated for five Emmys for its first season, stars Game of Thrones alum Bella Ramsey as Ellie Williams, who is immune to a cordyceps fungal infection that took over the world.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Even the most famous franchises aren’t immune to this treatment.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Exempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exempt. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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