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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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Father Baillie's lawyer had asked for him to be spared prison and sentenced to a Community Payback Order.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The harsh measures have not spared Cuba's tourism sector, usually its second-biggest source of foreign currency and an employer of over 300,000 people.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 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

“With no expense spared, this property boasts luxury quality construction, with grand scale and volume throughout, flooded with fresh air and brilliant Southern California sunlight,” the description stated.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Prison spared Trina the uncertainty of homelessness but presented new dangers and challenges.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson