as in except
not including
except for newscasts, I hardly watch any television at all
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The Cubs’ season is usually over by then, so except for the occasional Big Ten football game, the only ones who get to see the ballpark in all its fall glory are the groundskeepers and security employees who work in the offseason.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Or, branch out to many shades of the rainbow, as there are blooms in all shades except for pure white and true blue.
—Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
Although the race is nonpartisan, all of the leading candidates are Democrats except for Spencer Pratt.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The Revolutionary Technique Add Everything Everything goes into the pan—except for the cheese and additional fresh basil for serving.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Or, branch out to many shades of the rainbow, as there are blooms in all shades except for pure white and true blue.
—Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
Although the race is nonpartisan, all of the leading candidates are Democrats except for Spencer Pratt.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The Revolutionary Technique Add Everything Everything goes into the pan—except for the cheese and additional fresh basil for serving.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 May 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 party had been promoted across social media and drew a large crowd of mostly young adults from around the Oklahoma City area to a picnic pavilion beside the lake.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Food and drink Planter’s, the main restaurant, offers a solid breakfast spread—a parade of continental, local, and global dishes—while Terrace Italian serves pizza and pasta, best experienced at night under the covered seating beside the illuminated pool and beachfront gardens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 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 11 May. 2026.
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