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
Cortisol increases blood sugar, enhances the brain’s focus and memory, and puts things such as digestion, fertility and immunity on the back burner — because in a crisis, your body is focused on survival.
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
High-quality sleep not only alleviates physical fatigue but also boosts metabolism, strengthens immunity and maintains the proper functioning of the heart and brain.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
What To Know South Florida is home to hundreds of thousands of Cubans, many of whom fled their home country and claimed immunity from immigration enforcement by having already arrived on United States soil.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Health officials said post-exposure treatment may be available for people who do not have immunity if the exposure occurred March 15 or March 17.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
High-quality sleep not only alleviates physical fatigue but also boosts metabolism, strengthens immunity and maintains the proper functioning of the heart and brain.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
What To Know South Florida is home to hundreds of thousands of Cubans, many of whom fled their home country and claimed immunity from immigration enforcement by having already arrived on United States soil.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Health officials said post-exposure treatment may be available for people who do not have immunity if the exposure occurred March 15 or March 17.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immunity
Noun
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Opponents slanted their protections toward him all season.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The workshop aims to see a paradigm shift from reactive and fear-based protection to one where safety is regarded as an everyday practice rooted in awareness, communication, and self-trust.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The trend has gained momentum as the U.S. prepares to close a longstanding tariff exemption on imports under $800 that's set to expire May 2.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Hite spent last week lobbying members of Congress on Capitol Hill for an overall MedTech tariff exemption — or at the very least more time to adjust.—
Bertha Coombs,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And the Chargers were still able to address defense on Days 2 and 3.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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This and that The Bruins have several players wearing the same number on offense and defense.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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In January, organizers at a major San Francisco healthcare meeting increased security for attendees inside and outside the venue.—
Sriparna Roy,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Jurors found Peters guilty in August for using someone else’s security badge to give an expert affiliated with My Pillow chief executive Mike Lindell access to the Mesa County election system and deceiving other officials about that person’s identity.—
Colleen Slevin,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2025
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And since Gilbert and Sullivan helpfully reside in the public domain, they can be adapted with impunity.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Without the courts, the country would be at the mercy of politicians who could act with impunity.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Immunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immunity. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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