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 Ellison gave his first interview about the WBD deal (aside from his call with Wall Street analysts earlier this week) to CNBC, where CNN’s future was the subject of intense interest from David Faber. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026 In recent years, researchers have discovered that, aside from fracturing, living tissues also crumple, buckle, wrinkle, and fold via physical mechanisms that produce incredible diversity with just a few slight tweaks in tissue properties and architecture. Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026 On showcase Ocean Drive, aside from the Carlyle and Cardozo, which is closed for renovation but expected to reopen in February, there are just three apartment houses with mostly young residents. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 There are four major costs of car ownership in 2026 aside from depreciation costs. Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aside from
Recent Examples of Synonyms 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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  • The Vancouver concert sections affected were beside or behind the stage on which Swift performed.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Ragan, who sat beside his attorney Adam Goodman, waived his right to a jury trial — an unusual move for a defendant facing execution.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 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
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
Preposition
  • Asked what sets him apart from the other quarterbacks in this draft class, Altmyer, typically expansive in his answers, rattled off a long list of qualities, starting with his experience and intangibles.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Perched on a nearby hilltop, an earlier prototype stands apart from the cluster of cabins.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
Preposition
  • Well, everyone except for Shep.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Winners of each party’s primary will then run against each other in the general election November 3 except for those races where only one party has a primary.
    David Raynor, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026

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“Aside from.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aside%20from. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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