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 However, then-Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau hardly used Shamet last postseason, aside from a few productive appearances in the Eastern Conference Finals when Thibodeau expanded his rotation, albeit in a losing effort. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026 YouTube pretty much ended that for most subcultures, aside from, like, Juggalos. Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026 These billowing grasslands, rising up to heights of 10 feet, were once the largest continuous ecosystem on the continent, with more biodiversity than any place in the world aside from the Amazon rainforest. Matt Kirouac, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026 And aside from making reference to the Vrabel-Russini situation, the Chargers also pointed out the Patriots played an easy schedule last season. Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 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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  • Sunrise hikes beside the statues, volcanic landscapes, local guides and museums bring Rapa Nui culture to life, while conservation programs protect the archaeological sites and local communities continue to preserve their traditions, language, music and dance.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
  • The four 8-foot-long benches were installed over a span of eight hours May 29 beside the regulation-size bocce court along the Draper Avenue side of the Rec Center grounds.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 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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  • Her photographs and articles exposing the violence of the conflict set her apart from conventional war reporting.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
  • What sets a skillcation apart from a standard tour is the depth of the experience.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Preposition
  • Her complexion was also kept bare, except for a light layer of blush on her cheekbones.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
  • Global growth would slump to levels not seen except for major setbacks like the COVID-19 pandemic and the global financial crisis and recession of the late 2000s.
    David McHugh, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026

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“Aside from.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aside%20from. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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