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
Despite being state-owned, GAESA’s accounts are exempt from audits by the Office of the Comptroller General.
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ABC News, 8 May 2026
Same-day reservations are not allowed, and campground guests are exempt from the requirement.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Women, in the stories that shaped my upbringing, were objects of male desire, a desire exempt from the ordinary demands of accountability.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
No one is exempt from their responsibility, regardless of rank or assignment, and all must answer for their actions and inactions.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 4 May 2026
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ABC News, 8 May 2026
Same-day reservations are not allowed, and campground guests are exempt from the requirement.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Women, in the stories that shaped my upbringing, were objects of male desire, a desire exempt from the ordinary demands of accountability.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
No one is exempt from their responsibility, regardless of rank or assignment, and all must answer for their actions and inactions.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for exempt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exempt
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California consumers are suing Cento Fine Foods, alleging the company falsely labels its products as containing San Marzano tomatoes, a premium Italian variety with protected status requiring specific consortium certification.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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An informed voter is a protected democracy.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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As is obvious from packaging for everything from nutritional shakes all the way to children’s cereals and everyday snacks, today’s health-aware consumers view protein as not just a supplement but as a vital part of longevity, cognitive function, and immune support.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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One amino acid found in eggs that’s especially important for immune function is tryptophan.—
Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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“Exempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exempt. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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