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
Opens through 2034 and is exempt into golf's other three major championships through 2029.
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Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Other medical providers, such as private medical groups, are generally exempt from these rules.
—Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
As a public university, U of M is exempt from local zoning requirements — meaning the project does not require township approval.
—CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Hochul, for her part, has emphasized that full-time residents would be exempt.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
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Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Other medical providers, such as private medical groups, are generally exempt from these rules.
—Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
As a public university, U of M is exempt from local zoning requirements — meaning the project does not require township approval.
—CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Hochul, for her part, has emphasized that full-time residents would be exempt.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exempt
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
Adjective
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Oranges offer more vitamin C and slightly higher fiber content, which can further support immune health and digestion.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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His older son has an immune disease called eosinophilic esophagitis, where white blood cells gather in the esophagus and cause issues with swallowing and breathing.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Exempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exempt. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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