as in immunity
freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
those motorists who think that they can flout the town's parking regulations with exemption
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Recent Examples of exemption
The Natural Resources Defense Council, the Southern Environmental Law Center and other environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to block the exemptions.
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Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
There would also be a sales tax exemption on building materials for up to 15 years.
—John O'Connor, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
The union is still critical of the practice, saying that Twin Rivers should not qualify for the exemption since the cost of health care puts their teachers’ compensation below the market rate of other districts.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
In Spartanburg County, the use of religious exemptions has skyrocketed since the pandemic.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
There would also be a sales tax exemption on building materials for up to 15 years.
—John O'Connor, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
The union is still critical of the practice, saying that Twin Rivers should not qualify for the exemption since the cost of health care puts their teachers’ compensation below the market rate of other districts.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
In Spartanburg County, the use of religious exemptions has skyrocketed since the pandemic.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemption
Noun
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Breakfast was my favorite meal with its kombucha, the immunity morning elixir (a kind of spiced turmeric latte without the caffeine), an array of fresh fruits, gluten and dairy-free options and the adorable pots of homemade fruit preserves.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Adding more protein to your diet as you age can help maintain muscle, support bone health, and boost immunity.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The protections for Haitians were first granted in 2010 after a catastrophic earthquake and have been extended multiple times amid ongoing gang violence that has displaced more than a million people, according to court documents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Exemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemption. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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