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 aside from the obvious danger of possibly not having her lifesaving medications for days, Guthrie was at risk for other problems like dehydration and stress that could significantly worsen her health. Sarah Lapidus, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026 Lynch said everyone in the huddle aside from Wilson was rocked by the decision to pass instead of run. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026 Butler played sparingly during the regular season aside from one spot start down the stretch. Jeff Howe, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026 The dangers of karting Perhaps the most common question about youth karting, aside from the gobsmacking price tag, is injury. Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 31 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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  • On the evening of February 18, the barely-there crescent moon will appear as a sliver just beside Mercury.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026
  • At the fire pit, the musician Grimes sat beside Land.
    James Duesterberg, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 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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  • That combination could give the rom-com a feel that stands apart from more formulaic entries in the genre.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Nobody, that is, apart from the nearly 50 million people in the United States who speak Spanish fluently — along with the countless viewers who didn’t need words to catch the vibe of a performance that will go down as one of the most memorable, impactful halftime shows of all time.
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
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  • All of Central Texas is under an outdoor burn ban except for Williamson County.
    Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
  • According to the spectator rules at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, where the event took place, animals are not allowed in the stadium, except for service dogs.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026

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

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