as in except
not including
except for newscasts, I hardly watch any television at all
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The House took no action in a very brief ceremonial session and adjourned until Monday after Senate Majority Leader John Thune sent back its own bipartisan measure passed last week that would fund DHS agencies except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The Constitution says states will set the times, places and manner of holding elections for members of Congress, but also that Congress may pass a law to alter those regulations, except for on the locations of Senate elections.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
That has been understood to mean that people within the United States are subject to the laws here, except for foreign diplomats and, for a time, Native Americans who lived on tribal reservations.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The top American Big Oil players, Chevron and Exxon Mobil, have historically stayed out of the power sector, except for Chevron powering some of its own oil and gas operations overseas.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The Constitution says states will set the times, places and manner of holding elections for members of Congress, but also that Congress may pass a law to alter those regulations, except for on the locations of Senate elections.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
That has been understood to mean that people within the United States are subject to the laws here, except for foreign diplomats and, for a time, Native Americans who lived on tribal reservations.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The top American Big Oil players, Chevron and Exxon Mobil, have historically stayed out of the power sector, except for Chevron powering some of its own oil and gas operations overseas.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 1 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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The 20-year-old victim was sitting beside her attacker on a bench at the Ninth Ave.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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At a Tuesday afternoon news conference in Sacramento City Hall, the mother and daughter stood beside their attorney, immigration advocates and local lawmakers — many of whom were involved in a weeks-long effort to bring her home.—
Mathew Miranda
Updated March 31,
Sacbee.com,
1 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 3 Apr. 2026.
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