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
Noun
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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The other is to gain antitrust protection through collective bargaining with unionized athletes as employees, which the NCAA has continually resisted.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Assembly Bill 609 creates an exemption from CEQA for infill housing projects that are compliant with local laws and not in environmentally sensitive locations.—
Daniel Yost,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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The push comes as some lawmakers are again looking to eliminate religious exemptions for immunizations required in public, private and charter K-12 schools across the Bay State.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
16 June 2025
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Although the maximum sentence for smuggling one person is 10 years and Abrego Garcia is accused of transporting hundreds of people over nearly a decade, his defense attorneys point out there's no minimum sentence.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2025
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But his 4th quarter rebounding and on-ball defense was superb!—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
14 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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Despite these pronouncements, Israel’s aerial armada appeared to strike Iran with near impunity.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Coming moments after Carter Verhaeghe definitely charged and possibly boarded Evan Bouchard with impunity, bouncing Bouchard’s head off the glass, this seemed a bit inconsistent.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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“Immunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immunity. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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