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 old stoner stereotype is fading except for one group – a few men in Congress and the new administration.
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Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
China imposed a 125 percent tariff on American goods Friday after Trump issued a 90-day pause for his country-specific tariffs Wednesday, except for products from China.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025
David Carpenter Congruence All of the winners are from India, except for Canadian David Carpenter, 52, who captured this striking shot of the Toronto Reference Library.
—Charu Bahri, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
No New Yorker succession has been without last-minute drama, except for, possibly, the first, in 1951, when the magazine’s founding editor died while having one of his lungs removed, and the ship glided on under his longtime deputy.
—Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
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Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
China imposed a 125 percent tariff on American goods Friday after Trump issued a 90-day pause for his country-specific tariffs Wednesday, except for products from China.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025
David Carpenter Congruence All of the winners are from India, except for Canadian David Carpenter, 52, who captured this striking shot of the Toronto Reference Library.
—Charu Bahri, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
No New Yorker succession has been without last-minute drama, except for, possibly, the first, in 1951, when the magazine’s founding editor died while having one of his lungs removed, and the ship glided on under his longtime deputy.
—Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 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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Take the trip to Colwyn Bay, for example, when so many fans descended on the coastal Welsh town a large number had to watch the game from a farmer’s field on a hill beside the ground.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Since then, about 80,000 permits have been issued for building ADUs behind or beside existing homes.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 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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For The 1st Time — At Lower Prices Even standout stars at the time weren’t always focused on long-term plays other than Michael Jordan’s legendary Nike deal.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2025.
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