as in except
not including
except for newscasts, I hardly watch any television at all
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Walgreens stores will operate their regular hours on Juneteenth, though the majority of its pharmacies will be closed except for 24-hour locations and other select pharmacies.
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
The War Powers Resolution of 1973 provided further guidance on the President’s war powers, including that the President must have congressional approval for the use of force abroad except for certain circumstances like safely removing troops or rescuing Americans overseas.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 17 June 2025
Charter schools across Tarrant County are outpacing public school districts — except for one — in third-grade test scores, according to statewide assessment data released on Tuesday morning.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025
However, except for nail technicians, every other category of professionals in the beauty industry enjoys an exclusion in California law that allows them to be classified as independent contractors.
—Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
The War Powers Resolution of 1973 provided further guidance on the President’s war powers, including that the President must have congressional approval for the use of force abroad except for certain circumstances like safely removing troops or rescuing Americans overseas.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 17 June 2025
Charter schools across Tarrant County are outpacing public school districts — except for one — in third-grade test scores, according to statewide assessment data released on Tuesday morning.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025
However, except for nail technicians, every other category of professionals in the beauty industry enjoys an exclusion in California law that allows them to be classified as independent contractors.
—Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 6 June 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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Topline Stargazers are in for a rare celestial treat this weekend as the elusive planet Mercury makes a brief appearance beside a delicate crescent moon in the evening sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Candice sat beside Marcus, and Susie sat beside Sam.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 June 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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Advertisement In other cases, however, the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Administration on immigration, giving it legroom to revoke temporary legal protections and deport many migrants—including to countries other than their own.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
25 June 2025
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Most claims are raised by people practicing a religion other than Christianity, including Jews, Muslims, Sikhs, and Native Americans.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
24 June 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 Jun. 2025.
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