1
as in objecting
to present an opposing opinion or argument
I must except to your remark that there are no great novelists currently living
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as in excluding
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
we'll have to except members who haven't paid their club dues from voting in the election
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Recent Examples of excepting
Plus, most of the set is dishwasher-safe, excepting the whisk and tea tray.
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Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2025
The Atlantic Ocean remains clear of significant severe weather systems excepting a tropical wave in the far eastern tropical Atlantic.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Further, the National Retail Federation reports that July’s core retail sales, excepting autos, gasoline stations and food services, could advance nearly 6% year-over-year in July, citing strong summer sales events led by Amazon Prime Day and the pull-forward effect.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
At least on the Eastern Seaboard, everyone–excepting the rich–is dangerously hot and filled with gripes.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2025
The Atlantic Ocean remains clear of significant severe weather systems excepting a tropical wave in the far eastern tropical Atlantic.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Further, the National Retail Federation reports that July’s core retail sales, excepting autos, gasoline stations and food services, could advance nearly 6% year-over-year in July, citing strong summer sales events led by Amazon Prime Day and the pull-forward effect.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
At least on the Eastern Seaboard, everyone–excepting the rich–is dangerously hot and filled with gripes.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excepting
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While objecting to restraints, Robinson’s attorneys agree with the sheriff that the court should limit or ban video and photographic coverage of proceedings.—
Stepheny Price , Melissa Chrise,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Federal courts generally require plaintiffs to show a specific, personal injury to establish standing—a high bar for citizens objecting to government property decisions since courts often dismiss cases brought by citizens without a direct stake.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Admission is $25 for adults and $20 for children and students, excluding extra fees.—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
IndyStar,
7 Nov. 2025
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The president of the pageant, Raúl Rocha, announced a series of sanctions, including restricting and almost completely excluding Itsaragrisil from the events of the 74th pageant.—
Paula Soria,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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From silently protesting at Pushkin Square to being exiled in a brutal prison camp, this book is a powerful tribute to the Russian dissidents who fought for freedom and justice while trying to evade the KGB.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Except, of course, there definitely have been Mexicans protesting ICE actions, flying Mexican flags and saying California and Texas were stolen from them.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The law requires districts to enact policies barring students from having their phones out anytime during the school day, including at lunch and during passing periods between classes.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Nov. 2025
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Carolina, in theory, should be able to run on the Saints — with both Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard — and barring big plays should be able to handle business on defense.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Six families, barred from entering the home by a March state order banning visitors to long-term care facilities, say they were also kept in the dark about what was happening as the case count began to climb.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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On the final day of the tournament, the International Olympic Committee recommended banning Russian athletes from competition.—
Jeremy Herb,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Excepting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excepting. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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