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 a role in the 2010 film Twelve, Sullivan has mostly stayed offscreen since Malcolm's finale. Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026 The mother, aside from her fervent devotion to Saint Cyrus, is sublimely practical, making fine clothes for others and above all for herself. Tim Parks, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026 Pro clubs have also gone through the first wave of free agency, and aside from quarterback Malik Willis, the Dolphins haven’t signed any player of the caliber to deter them from drafting at any other position. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026 That simple math tells you how much to set aside from each paycheck. Bydavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 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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  • Many families live beside the dumps, inhaling smoke from burning waste day and night.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Walk beside trout streams (Dukes Creek) and blooming rhododendrons, a stunning hike year-round.
    Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 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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  • What sets it apart from typical STEM competitions is what happens after the pitching.
    Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Neal said one of the big takeaways from Artemis II, apart from the performance of the Orion spacecraft itself, will be to teach NASA how to make geology part of human spaceflight again.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2026
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  • The massive flames and smoke filled the Dalis family's garage early Wednesday morning while everyone was asleep, except for Fillmore.
    Michele Gile, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Ashley wants a red Gatorade, but when Austin gets to the vending machine, there are only yellows — her least-favorite flavor — except for one red, behind a yellow.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026

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

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