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
Unlike a non-binding resolution, a fiscal responsibility amendment would be enforceable, durable, and immune to the political winds that blow through Washington.
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Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 14 May 2026
In what became a banner year for streaking on campus, the trend spread like wildfire and centers of academia in Kansas and Missouri were not immune.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Chronic drinking may permanently impact critical immune cells.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Efira’s character is Nita, while Cassel and Niney are Nicolas and Théo, brothers not immune to sibling rivalry.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
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Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 14 May 2026
In what became a banner year for streaking on campus, the trend spread like wildfire and centers of academia in Kansas and Missouri were not immune.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Chronic drinking may permanently impact critical immune cells.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Efira’s character is Nita, while Cassel and Niney are Nicolas and Théo, brothers not immune to sibling rivalry.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immune
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One bill that repeatedly came up in conversation was Senate Bill 2, a priority bill for Senate Democrats that would have changed the state’s sales-and-use tax, allowing some energy use by businesses to be exempt from the tax.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Patients with incurable or irreversible conditions are now also exempt from annual certification requirements.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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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
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“Immune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immune. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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