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 But Sullivan was there Thursday, aside from his own introduction to South Florida, to introduce Hafley as his choice. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026 The grounds are blissfully quiet – aside from its immersive soundtrack of birdsong, insects, forest breezes—with enough green space to never feel busy. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 Despite his remarks, Trump is no fan of exercise himself, aside from his time spent on the golf course. Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026 Season two of the now award-winning, critical and commercial hit medical drama once again kicks things off with Robby heading to the hospital for his shift, but aside from our fearless leader being back on our screens, the whole setup feels less than comforting this time around. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Jan. 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
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  • In Rome, Saad points to Orient Express La Minerva, which opened in 2025 in a 17th-century palazzo beside the Pantheon.
    Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Twin waved at them, and finally the police spotted her hiding in plain sight, standing beside her neighbors.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
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  • 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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  • Ian Frazier About 26 billion chickens occupy Earth, but apart from the lucky ones in backyards, most are condemned to the hellscape that is industrial farming.
    Ricardo Reis, The New York Review of Books, 24 Jan. 2026
  • But apart from how electric her music is, her brand is bad-girl subversion.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
Preposition
  • When Winfrey was in the midst of changing jobs early on in their friendship, everyone in her circle seemed to be against the move — except for King.
    Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Pets, except for service animals.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026

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“Aside from.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aside%20from. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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