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 Extra time was mainly an exercise in killing time until penalties, when the Parisians took their chances – aside from one save from David Raya – and Arsenal defender Gabriel sailed a must-have spot kick over the bar to hand the title to PSG. Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 May 2026 But, aside from that not really entering into the spirit of things, there are good arguments for a little more variety. Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 29 May 2026 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 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 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
Preposition
  • In addition to its signature chocolate and vanilla custard, guests can also try the Flavor of the Day, which rotates regularly, apart from the beloved Wedding Cake Wednesday that frequently makes an appearance.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
  • This spacious hotel has just the right balance of superb terroir cuisine, atmosphere, comfort ,and service that sets it apart from the other smaller Provence hotels in the region.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
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  • 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 9 Jun. 2026.

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