aside from

Definition of aside fromnext
as in except
not including aside from the C in geometry, he made all A's this term

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Recent Examples of aside from When Last Chance Grade is closed, the only alternative route between Crescent City and the little town of Klamath 20 miles south — aside from steep, unpaved logging roads — is a circuitous 449-mile, eight-hour detour through Redding and southern Oregon. Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 Spending too much time in the sun can cause many health problems aside from sunburn. Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 18 June 2026 My favorite part of eating a hot dog, aside from the dog itself, is texture. Farideh Sadeghin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026 Now that the garden is complete aside from normal plant replacements, Sterman recognizes it as the expression of her own evolution and growth as a garden designer as well as changing views on waterwise gardening. Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for aside from
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  • At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.
    Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2020
  • The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.
    NBC News, NBC News, 1 June 2020
Preposition
  • The archaeological zone sits right beside urbanized Colima.
    Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
  • While that French hydrangea may look stunning beside your mailbox, growing in an area with direct sunlight is a surefire way to jeopardize your blooms.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Preposition
  • But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.
    Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, 2 June 2020
  • The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.
    Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, 31 May 2020
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  • Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.
    Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 1 June 2020
  • Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.
    Robert Klemko, Washington Post, 30 May 2020
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  • Although houses are set apart from the main activities, a convenient shuttle runs throughout the property, and most are just a five- to ten-minute walk from everything.
    Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026
  • On most airlines, there is little or no CCTV in the main cabin, apart from the cockpit door and galley areas.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
Preposition
  • Mille Court, who won season 7 of Love Island UK, shared in a June 2022 YouTube video that Islanders couldn't listen to music at all in the villa, except for a few occasions.
    Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
  • Lang is prohibited from being in the state of Texas except for court dates.
    J.D. Miles, CBS News, 18 June 2026

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“Aside from.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aside%20from. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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