as in except
not including
except for newscasts, I hardly watch any television at all
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Speculation on the rest of the season 11 cast is still early, THR understands, except for West Wilson, whose exit was confirmed June 15.
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Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Neo stands five feet six and has no facial features except for two black cameras in place of eyes.
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Stephen Witt,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot.
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David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 June 2026
This page shows partial and unofficial vote counts for Maryland’s June 23 primary election, which, except for school board races, was limited to Democratic and Republican voters.
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Baltimore Sun Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
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Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Neo stands five feet six and has no facial features except for two black cameras in place of eyes.
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Stephen Witt,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot.
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David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 June 2026
This page shows partial and unofficial vote counts for Maryland’s June 23 primary election, which, except for school board races, was limited to Democratic and Republican voters.
—
Baltimore Sun Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for except for
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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.
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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.
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Recently, a giant egg appeared in a nest atop the pillar beside Pinky’s.
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The seat next to the boss, the chair closest to the screen, the place beside the most senior person at dinner, the desk near the leadership office, the video tile that appears beside the executive on a call.
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.
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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.
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The babies, who were about 17 days old, had no complications other than prematurity, the summary said.
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The Harrisburg Police Department had no involvement other than responding to secure the scene, a police spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
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Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.
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Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.
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“Except for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/except%20for. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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