as in protection
freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
the suspect refused to name his partners unless he was granted immunity
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Recent Examples of immunity
Research is ongoing to indicate how much the gut and gastrointestinal system play a role in overall bodily function, but doctors know that it is tied to immunity, digestion, and brain function.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Adequate sleep and reducing stress levels can also go a long way in boosting immunity and promoting overall well-being.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The White House declined to comment on whether the administration would also make changes to the tax immunity clause.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The tax immunity provision was signed solely by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Adequate sleep and reducing stress levels can also go a long way in boosting immunity and promoting overall well-being.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The White House declined to comment on whether the administration would also make changes to the tax immunity clause.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The tax immunity provision was signed solely by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immunity
Noun
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Recent rulings by the conservative-leaning Supreme Court also have rolled back federal protections under the Voting Rights Act.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Any outdoor shelter site must be fire resistant and offer protection from heat as well as flame, Wara said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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But what has happened since 1961, lawmakers argue, is that the antitrust exemption created to lift the NFL instead created one of the most powerful sports media businesses in the world that stretched the narrow boundaries of the exemption.—
Armando Salguero,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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However, discussions between the Air Force and MDE did leave unresolved questions on whether the planned golf course overhaul qualifies for certain exemptions from regulations regarding stormwater management, Moussa said.—
Joseph Nepomuceno,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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According to Ritter, defense attorneys could have been searching for a final opportunity to strengthen Anthony's position before the case reached the jury.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Garrett has spent his entire career as a defensive end in a 4-3 defense, whereas the Rams have played in a 3-4 scheme during the McVay era with two outside linebackers lining up at the line of scrimmage.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Mejia noted that private security is being coordinated by sororities for their facilities and that UCLA intends to continue working with the community to support safety along Hilgard Avenue and across campus.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The following year, in one of the most notorious incidents of the war, Naxals killed 76 members of the security forces in an ambush in Chhattisgarh.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Mexican officials insist the plan will keep the country safe despite its history of cartel violence, crime and impunity.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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The mere presence of Hezbollah fighters in the dock shattered the group’s long-standing aura of impunity in Lebanon.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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“Immunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immunity. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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