as in immunity
freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
she mistakenly believed that she could insult people with impunity
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Recent Examples of impunity
But the very gerrymandering the decision invites will make getting there more difficult than ever, as Republicans in red states will in the meantime be free to cement their partisan advantage by disenfranchising black voters with impunity.
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David Cole, The New York Review of Books, 4 May 2026
For major criminals, the city seemed to offer not only impunity but also sunshine, an easy life style, and safety.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
This doesn’t mean that unique phrases can be stolen with impunity, or even that people shouldn’t feel morally obligated to acknowledge the sources of their inspiration.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
But its small naval boats with crews of two to six people are attacking cargo ships and tankers near the Strait of Hormuz with apparent impunity.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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David Cole, The New York Review of Books, 4 May 2026
For major criminals, the city seemed to offer not only impunity but also sunshine, an easy life style, and safety.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
This doesn’t mean that unique phrases can be stolen with impunity, or even that people shouldn’t feel morally obligated to acknowledge the sources of their inspiration.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
But its small naval boats with crews of two to six people are attacking cargo ships and tankers near the Strait of Hormuz with apparent impunity.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impunity
Noun
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With 20-plus stock keeping units to date, the brand’s assortment offers innovative solutions to core women’s health concerns, including sleep, immunity and digestive.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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In the March hypothesis piece, published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology, Devine and colleagues hypothesize that trained immunity from vaccinations could indeed be responsible.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
Noun
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On the upper, the brand’s ToeTection abrasion cage provides durability and protection while helping establish a lockdown support.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Proponents of such protections should reframe the debate accordingly or risk ceding some ethical high ground.—
Adam W. Gaffney,
STAT,
18 May 2026
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The winner of the PGA Championship receives a lifetime exemption into the championship, five years of exemptions into the four majors, a five-year PGA Tour membership, and a seven-year DP World Tour membership.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Your vehicles, investment accounts and other non-retirement assets may also be subject to collection efforts depending on state exemption rules and the type of judgment involved.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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“Impunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impunity. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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