as in exempt
not subject to something to which others are required
The leader was immune to prosecution.
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Recent Examples of immune
Most of your immune cells are located in your gut, meaning gut-friendly foods like yogurt can directly support immune health by helping the gut microbiome thrive, says Ehsani.
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Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Goenka said one signature of early cancer that the AI model was able to detect is abnormal cells in the pancreas that shelter and protect cancer from the body’s immune defenses.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 2 May 2026
According to the Mayo Clinic, sarcoidosis causes clusters of immune cells to form in the body, most often in the lungs and lymph nodes, and in some cases can lead to long-term organ damage.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The authors proposed those shifts could be biologically meaningful, potentially affecting immune signaling, gut barrier function and inflammatory pathways tied to Parkinson’s.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
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Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Goenka said one signature of early cancer that the AI model was able to detect is abnormal cells in the pancreas that shelter and protect cancer from the body’s immune defenses.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 2 May 2026
According to the Mayo Clinic, sarcoidosis causes clusters of immune cells to form in the body, most often in the lungs and lymph nodes, and in some cases can lead to long-term organ damage.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The authors proposed those shifts could be biologically meaningful, potentially affecting immune signaling, gut barrier function and inflammatory pathways tied to Parkinson’s.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immune
Adjective
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Certain groups — including pregnant women, parents of young children and people with disabilities — are exempt from the work requirements.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Almost all businesses, shops and malls are closed, and only essential sectors such as hospitals, transport and hotels are exempt.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The extra height makes the space feel more protected and cozy.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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If your income comes primarily from protected sources like Social Security or disability benefits, a court judgment may pose little immediate threat.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Immune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immune. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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