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as in protected
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as in entitled
to give a right to
only professionals who meet the education and experience requirements set by law are privileged to use the title "interior designer" in Oklahoma
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Recent Examples of privileged
Lauren Cassidy, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Steube was expected to make the expulsion resolution privileged, which required Speaker Mike Johnson to hold a vote on the matter within two legislative days.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Instead, many Stasi workers viewed their jobs as means to a decent income and privileged government treatment.
—Lauren Cassidy, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Steube was expected to make the expulsion resolution privileged, which required Speaker Mike Johnson to hold a vote on the matter within two legislative days.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
In choosing this conflict with Iran, the United States privileged likely ephemeral gains against an adversary that was a marginal threat over deterrence of peer and near-peer adversaries that have the will and the means to profoundly endanger global stability.
—Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privileged
Adjective
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Müller is one of the premier playmakers in the PWHL and has paired well with Eldridge — a naturally gifted goal-scorer who was acquired via trade with Seattle in March — on Boston’s top line, combining for six goals in the final month of the season.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Having a singer as gifted as Kidjo electronically process her deeply expressive voice by singing through Auto-Tune is akin to asking Meryl Streep or Colman Domingo to act while covered in electrical tape.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 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
Verb
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There is also an industry strand, entitled The Business Forum.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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In Connecticut, anyone facing a charge that carries possible life imprisonment is entitled to such a hearing.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Colorado then got another fortunate bounce during a Kings power play in the third period.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Raiders couldn’t get out of their own way in many drafts, but also weren’t as fortunate.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Negotiations resumed Wednesday afternoon at a location considered more secure than district headquarters.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Prosecutors say Maduro and Rodriguez authorized a series of payments totaling $20 million under terms of the PDV USA contract before having a falling out with Rivera’s group by the end of 2017.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The fire knocked out electricity and propulsion on the destroyer, one of the officials told CBS News, speaking under condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For those with a serious need for speed, the up to 10 lucky fans who beat VCARB driver Arvid Lindblad’s simulator time will win $1,000 in Mobil™ gift cards.—
Mobil™ Fuels,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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To celebrate its tenth anniversary, the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa in the Cayman Islands is giving away a five-night stay to one lucky traveler celebrating a tenth of their own.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This week, California qualified a measure, which is being led by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, California Business Roundtable, and the California Business Properties Association.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Lake Nona, Lake Highland Prep and Innovation are the three area schools that qualified both its boys and girls teams to next week’s FHSAA state tournaments.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Privileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privileged. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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