as in except
not including
except for newscasts, I hardly watch any television at all
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The move will all but eliminate waivers or redshirt years for extended eligibility except for religious missions, pregnancy or active-duty military service.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
All come in under 15 hours (except for Heald’s version), leaving plenty of time before seeing the film to get up to speed.
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Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Despite the trio's famous parents, the youngest Brodericks have managed to mostly stay out of the spotlight, except for public family gatherings like a January 2026 book launch for composer Marc Shaiman.
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Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
Contrast that with HelloFresh, which separates each meal into its own paper bag inside the box, except for raw meat, which is arranged as close to the ice as possible.
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Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
All come in under 15 hours (except for Heald’s version), leaving plenty of time before seeing the film to get up to speed.
—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Despite the trio's famous parents, the youngest Brodericks have managed to mostly stay out of the spotlight, except for public family gatherings like a January 2026 book launch for composer Marc Shaiman.
—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
Contrast that with HelloFresh, which separates each meal into its own paper bag inside the box, except for raw meat, which is arranged as close to the ice as possible.
—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for except for
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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.
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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.
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The archaeological zone sits right beside urbanized Colima.
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While that French hydrangea may look stunning beside your mailbox, growing in an area with direct sunlight is a surefire way to jeopardize your blooms.
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.
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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.
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His civil rights conviction was largely thanks to Manly-Williams, who was the lone eyewitness, other than the victim.
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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.
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Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.
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Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.
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“Except for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/except%20for. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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