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also excepting
as in but
not including
the store is open daily except Sundays
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1
as in to object
to present an opposing opinion or argument
I must except to your remark that there are no great novelists currently living
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2
as in to exclude
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
we'll have to except members who haven't paid their club dues from voting in the election
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Recent Examples of except
Alaa Elassar, CNN, 25 May 2020
Under Supreme Court precedents related to the principles of separation of power, Congress – one branch of government – cannot remove an official in the executive branch – another branch of government – except by impeachment.
—Stanley M. Brand, The Conversation, 22 May 2020
Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 30 June 2024
Freeze all federal aid — including to other countries except Israel and Egypt and excepting Social Security and Medicare.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Feb. 2025
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Preposition
No one is allowed inside her home except those helping her, White's representative told Today.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN, 25 May 2020
Under Supreme Court precedents related to the principles of separation of power, Congress – one branch of government – cannot remove an official in the executive branch – another branch of government – except by impeachment.
—Stanley M. Brand, The Conversation, 22 May 2020
Verb
But as with every other City player (Rodri excepted) here, City players are looking bewildered outside Pep’s system.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 30 June 2024
Freeze all federal aid — including to other countries except Israel and Egypt and excepting Social Security and Medicare.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for except
Preposition
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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
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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
Verb
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If the employer objects, courts would be required to issue an injunction to legally bar the employee from working.—
Sam Peak,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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Reese objected to Clark’s rough penalty, aggressively responded after the play, and verbally lashed out at the Fever’s star player.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Raw materials such as gold and copper have been excluded from U.S. tariffs and the industry is pushing for diamonds to also be excluded.—
Charlotte Reed,
CNBC,
27 May 2025
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The producers made an executive decision to exclude Gantu from the Lilo & Stitch live-action movie.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2025
Preposition
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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
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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
Verb
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The firing after a nearly 30-year run appeared to surprise Starkey, after reports that Daltrey was not happy with the drummer’s performance at a March Royal Albert Hall gig, complaining from stage that Starkey’s loud playing was throwing him off.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
27 May 2025
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Many complain about a lack of tort reform, unrestricted attorney advertising or litigation funding, all of which contribute significantly to the scam.—
Robert Tyson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Verb
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The New York law bans retailers from selling or shipping toy guns of certain colors — black, dark blue, silver, or aluminum — that look like real weapons.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
27 May 2025
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Technology The Big Story What to know about the GOP push to ban state AI laws House Republicans pushed forward last week with a bid to ban state regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), sparking debate among the tech community and lawmakers over its implications for the emerging tech.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Why are people protesting President Trump? Critics have questioned Trump’s decision to throw an expensive military parade at a time when service members, veterans and their families are being affected by cuts to federal programs and services.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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When Oldham’s family announced plans to hold his funeral in Kansas City, Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church decided to protest the event.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Blue Diamond notified employees Friday morning that the site will wind down over the course of two years, eliminating 600 jobs.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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The Feingold diet eliminates artificial flavorings, artificial colorings, and salicylates to improve behavior and learning in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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“Except.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/except. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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