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spared

[spaird] / spɛərd /
ADJECTIVE
boxed
Synonyms
STRONG
cased crated
ADJECTIVE
exempt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
immune
STRONG
absolved clear cleared discharged excepted excluded excused favored free liberated privileged released unbound walked
WEAK
beat the rap let go let off not liable not responsible not subject off the hook outside set apart special unchecked unrestrained unrestricted unshackled void of
Antonyms
STRONG
hindered prevented
WEAK
accountable answerable liable nonexempt responsible

Example Sentences

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Bargain US carrier Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy in 2025 for the second time in a year, could be spared by a controversial potential White House rescue package.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Tuczemskyi considers his partner a hero and is grateful for the maternal instinct that spared his family even more heartache.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

These airports, the largest being San Francisco International, were spared the 2026 shutdown chaos because contract screeners continued to be paid outside the federal payroll system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Hall of Famer Doc Rivers wasn’t spared the scrutiny.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

“Oh, great, brave, and wise master! Gurgi is thankful! His poor tender head is spared from terrible dashings and crashings!”

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander