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as in protected
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as in entitled
to give a right to
only professionals who meet the education and experience requirements set by law are privileged to use the title "interior designer" in Oklahoma
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Recent Examples of privileged
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Democrats have the ability to force votes on the Iran conflict under the War Powers Act, which creates a privileged pathway for resolutions ordering the halt of military action not authorized by Congress.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 9 Mar. 2026
Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Shawn Hatosy offset the sibling bond between Grace and Faith, representing a much more privileged, albeit dark, upbringing.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Democrats have the ability to force votes on the Iran conflict under the War Powers Act, which creates a privileged pathway for resolutions ordering the halt of military action not authorized by Congress.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
In choosing this conflict with Iran, the United States privileged likely ephemeral gains against an adversary that was a marginal threat over deterrence of peer and near-peer adversaries that have the will and the means to profoundly endanger global stability.
—Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privileged
Adjective
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My professors there were gifted close readers.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Some parents feel squeezed when gifted assets significantly appreciate, according to Robert Westley of Northern Trust.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If your income comes primarily from protected sources like Social Security or disability benefits, a court judgment may pose little immediate threat.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Surgeon General's office, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are banned for 10 years from wielding legal, regulatory or economic pressure to persuade the platforms to remove protected speech.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Knowing the cause of a delay helps passengers understand if they are entitled to compensation.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But Jacobs, a biodiversity adviser in the Netherlands, is one of a growing number of fortunate underwater explorers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The other three Americans were not as fortunate.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If the umbrella flips or begins to blow with the wind, a grip will provide a secure hold that allows the user to operate the item with ease.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The new space will house offices for the first lady, kitchen space, a double-decker colonnade and upgrades to a secure underground military complex.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There’s also been little, if any, crossover for MLB teams to the affiliate networks, once again because of the expense and number of games, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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The sources spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk publicly about the confidential registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission.—
Bernard Condon,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This disaster is the main thread of Hulu’s hit show Paradise, and that lucky survivor is med student Annie Clay, played by Shailene Woodley.—
Ayana Underwood,
Outside,
27 Mar. 2026
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In it, the iconic Backyard kids must help team superstar Stephanie ‘Bubbles’ Morgan find her lucky bubble gum with just 30 minutes to game time.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But only White Democrats qualified for the event, prompting protests from candidates of color who were excluded.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Tennessee qualified for the CFP and made the Sweet 16 in 2025, Michigan did so in 2022.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Privileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privileged. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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