aside from

preposition

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 Anyway, aside from the odd finish, what the Bowl audience got in the broader sense was far from an anticlimax in the overall scheme of things. — Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026 The most notable updates, aside from the then-new M5 processor, was faster storage and the option to upgrade its capacity to a hefty 4TB for an extra $1,200. — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2026 The initial installation will pair two 200 kW generators; aside from the heat exchanger, everything else is part of a standard off-the-shelf package. — ArsTechnica, 29 Oct. 2026 But aside from retiring aging planes, some owners don't want to wait around for replacement parts or repairs on younger jets. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aside from
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aside from
  1. except
  2. beside
  3. besides
  4. but
  5. apart from
  6. except for
Preposition
  • 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
Definition of except
Preposition
  • Occupying a calm spot beside the Rutland River, the petroglyph is thought to have been carved about 1,700 years ago by the Arawak people.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • One humanoid robot wearing a bandana collapsed in a heap on the cobbled route before engineers rushed in to repair it, while another tumbled down a flight of stairs and came to rest beside a rubbish bin.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of beside
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
Definition of besides
Preposition
  • 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
Definition of but
Preposition
  • And that's fine apart from when navigating the stupid-tiny onscreen keyboard to type in network passwords and such.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Nov. 2026
  • King Solomon describes the emptiness of pursuing earthly pleasures and accomplishments apart from God.
    — Jon Root, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of apart from
Preposition
  • The piece has a rather minimalist look, with smooth, polished surfaces and no particular decorations, except for a few personal engravings.
    — Filippo Iarocci, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The uniforms of these fallen were period authentic, except for the shoes.
    — Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of except for

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“Aside from.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aside%20from. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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