as in except
not including
except for newscasts, I hardly watch any television at all
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Most of the country will have clear skies Monday afternoon except for the Southeast, West and Northwest when the moon is at its peak, according to the National Weather Service.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 13 May 2025
Dressed in rock-appropriate black leather motorcycle jackets — except for drummer Tre Cool, who opted for a traditional suit and tie — the band were introduced by an emotional Pinfield.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 May 2025
However, all of their friends, except for Danny, were aware.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 1 May 2025
These brush heads feature extra-soft bristles for sensitive gums and are compatible with the entire lineup of Oral-B rechargeable toothbrush handles, except for Oral-B iO and Sonic toothbrushes.
—Nora Colomer
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 13 May 2025
Dressed in rock-appropriate black leather motorcycle jackets — except for drummer Tre Cool, who opted for a traditional suit and tie — the band were introduced by an emotional Pinfield.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 May 2025
However, all of their friends, except for Danny, were aware.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 1 May 2025
These brush heads feature extra-soft bristles for sensitive gums and are compatible with the entire lineup of Oral-B rechargeable toothbrush handles, except for Oral-B iO and Sonic toothbrushes.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
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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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And the two young men who were lying beside me, deep underground, who are still there.—
Tal Shoham,
Time,
9 May 2025
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For a larger living room, a rectangular table beside a sofa balances the scale and provides ample space for a lamp, decor, and everyday necessities.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 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
Preposition
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Voters can face felony charges for collecting more than 25 petitions other than their own and those of immediate family members. Fines.—
Steve Bousquet,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2025
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Given that and the project’s high-quality design, board chairman John Stuart said on Tuesday, there wasn’t much more for the panel to do other than vote.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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 May. 2025.
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