1
as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
I take strong exception to your assessment of his singing ability
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2
as in anomaly
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
her tardiness today is an exception; usually she's on time
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Recent Examples of exception
There are now so many identifiable exceptions to charging order exclusivity that such exclusivity should not be presumed.
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Luka Doncic was the exception, going 12-for-22 from the field, and 5-for-10 from three, for a game-high 37 points.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Before, back in Salt Lake City, Joel was the exception to the rule.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2025
There was no Tariff 'exception' announced on Friday.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Luka Doncic was the exception, going 12-for-22 from the field, and 5-for-10 from three, for a game-high 37 points.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Before, back in Salt Lake City, Joel was the exception to the rule.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2025
There was no Tariff 'exception' announced on Friday.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exception
Noun
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But the reality is that Mr. Dixon had asked his supervisor about the hire and was told that there were no objections.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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One woman shouted her objections from her seat in the balcony.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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By implementing Integrity Management protocols, companies can better detect anomalies, reduce vulnerabilities, and enhance overall security resilience.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The tremors can be so muffled and distant that people continually adapt, explaining away the anomalies.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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The figure is only representative of information and complaints submitted by victims to the IC3, FBI officials confirmed.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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In an exhibit to HSM’s complaint, the marketing advance is detailed.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pulled from recording sessions that took place across a pivotal four-year period, the collection highlights rarities, alternate versions, and deep cuts that hardcore fans will appreciate.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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These slides checked all the boxes: sleek, waterproof, comfortable, and supportive—an absolute rarity in the sandal world.—
Samantha Leal,
StyleCaster,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Thailand has emerged as a key player in this shift, deploying its first AI police robot during the chaotic Songkran festival, a move that raises critical questions about safety, privacy and the role of technology in society.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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From cutting off government contracts to raising questions about security clearances, the administration has sharpened its tools to challenge the legal industry’s influence — moves that critics call retaliatory and defenders describe as an overdue assertion of executive power.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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Those abnormalities are the arrhythmias: atrial fibrillation, bradyarrhythmias and ventricular arrhythmias.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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During an average follow-up of 13 years, nearly 1 in 10 participants developed heart rhythm abnormalities.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Exception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exception. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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