as in except
not including
except for newscasts, I hardly watch any television at all
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Recent Examples of except for
That flight was considered mostly a success, except for damage found on the spacecraft’s heat shield, which pushed the time between missions from what had been an original turnaround target of 2 years to now nearly 3 1/2 years between missions.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
All changes take effect June 18 except for Cartagena, which commences June 11.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
In this case, an electric car, because except for Tesla, which also launched in 2012, there were no mainstream electric cars.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
Free admission except for the $5 half-off VIP presale.
—Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
All changes take effect June 18 except for Cartagena, which commences June 11.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
In this case, an electric car, because except for Tesla, which also launched in 2012, there were no mainstream electric cars.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
Free admission except for the $5 half-off VIP presale.
—Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 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 Vancouver concert sections affected were beside or behind the stage on which Swift performed.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Ragan, who sat beside his attorney Adam Goodman, waived his right to a jury trial — an unusual move for a defendant facing execution.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 2026.
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