as in except
not including
except for newscasts, I hardly watch any television at all
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Recent Examples of except for
The public hates it, except for those getting politically motivated handouts.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
For months, every team took on an amorphous shape with no guarantees except for the players left on their rookie contracts.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Rewards 3% cash back on gas and drugstore purchases (except for Target and Walmart), 2% back on eligible medical expenses, 1% back on all other purchases.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
That is, all of us except for the woman who inspired it, Erykah Badu.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
For months, every team took on an amorphous shape with no guarantees except for the players left on their rookie contracts.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Rewards 3% cash back on gas and drugstore purchases (except for Target and Walmart), 2% back on eligible medical expenses, 1% back on all other purchases.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
That is, all of us except for the woman who inspired it, Erykah Badu.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for except for
Preposition
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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
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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
Preposition
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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
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Walk beside trout streams (Dukes Creek) and blooming rhododendrons, a stunning hike year-round.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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
Preposition
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His civil rights conviction was largely thanks to Manly-Williams, who was the lone eyewitness, other than the victim.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Unlike most other modern democracies, America has never held a national vote on a question other than who should occupy the presidency and vice presidency.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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
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“Except for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/except%20for. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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