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
Experts said existing immunity from vaccines or prior infections should provide some protection against NB.1.8.1.
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Julia Landwehr, Health, 30 May 2025
Judge Hannah Dugan’s attorneys say that she is entitled to judicial immunity for her official acts and that the federal government overstepped its authority by arresting and charging her.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
It’s been linked to everything from high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease to weakened immunity, anxiety, and depression.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2025
In 23 large and small counties scattered around Colorado, K-12 students met the herd immunity threshold in the 2023-2024 school year, which was the most recent with data.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 25 May 2025
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Julia Landwehr, Health, 30 May 2025
Judge Hannah Dugan’s attorneys say that she is entitled to judicial immunity for her official acts and that the federal government overstepped its authority by arresting and charging her.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
It’s been linked to everything from high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease to weakened immunity, anxiety, and depression.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2025
In 23 large and small counties scattered around Colorado, K-12 students met the herd immunity threshold in the 2023-2024 school year, which was the most recent with data.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immunity
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Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images antipathy for trans protections ComcastDiageo PepsiCoNissan transgender young peoplegender-affirming care DEI terminated its DEI goals Targetcounter-boycott by civil rights advocates Target Explore this year's list.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2025
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This thriller follows cello prodigy Curtis Wilson, who is forced to enter the witness protection program because of trouble with his drug-dealing father.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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The figures released from Regalado’s office capture taxable value, which is a property’s market value minus deductions and exemptions mandated by state law.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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In April, the Trump administration gave 68 plants — including the NRG plant in the Rice study — a two-year exemption from complying with federal regulations intended to lower mercury emissions, a powerful toxin that can affect the brain.—
Samantha M. Wender,
CBS News,
3 June 2025
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In the face of nature’s power, preparation remains our most effective and enduring defense.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The video is likely to be used by both prosecutors and defense attorneys as evidence in Dugan's criminal case.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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Ricardo Rodríguez, who worked as a security contractor in the United Arab Emirates after leaving the Colombian military, said in an interview that veterans should be able to take their skills elsewhere.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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In prior court filings, Oakley insists security physically accosted him and security lacked a valid reason to kick him out.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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Self-defense group attacks agents The tragedy in the Artibonite region, considered the country’s breadbasket, is yet another example of Haiti’s descent into chaos and the degree to which impunity and barbarity rein as armed gangs tighten their grip.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Lopez Obrador and his party approved the judicial election in September, arguing that a popular vote would help stem corruption and impunity within the courts.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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“Immunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immunity. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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