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
The system worked great, excepting the start.
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Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Atlassian Central will top out at 183 m (600 ft), making it over twice as tall and – according to the CTBUH, the premier authority on building heights – the world's tallest, excepting proposals that haven't yet been approved.
—Adam Williams
march 06, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
The games rule Card and board games are great gifts, often inexpensive, fun for many ages – excepting babies, of course – and capable of holding attention for a long time.
—Angela J. Narayan, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
The order follows the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which required the Justice Department to release all of the remaining investigation files within a 30-day deadline, excepting redactions to protect victim and witness identities.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Plus, most of the set is dishwasher-safe, excepting the whisk and tea tray.
—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
Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Atlassian Central will top out at 183 m (600 ft), making it over twice as tall and – according to the CTBUH, the premier authority on building heights – the world's tallest, excepting proposals that haven't yet been approved.
—Adam Williams
march 06, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
The games rule Card and board games are great gifts, often inexpensive, fun for many ages – excepting babies, of course – and capable of holding attention for a long time.
—Angela J. Narayan, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
The order follows the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which required the Justice Department to release all of the remaining investigation files within a 30-day deadline, excepting redactions to protect victim and witness identities.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Plus, most of the set is dishwasher-safe, excepting the whisk and tea tray.
—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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The rules are so one-sided that a group of America’s largest pension funds, including CalPERS, and those headed by the Controllers of both New York State and City, filed a lengthy letter objecting to half-a-dozen of the provisions.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Also Tuesday, MacArthur said prosecutors were not objecting to the public release of most of the grand jury transcripts in the case, with limited redactions to remove personal identification of any grand jurors and one limited section where a juror expressed personal opinions about the case.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Their total of 20 league goals conceded from set pieces (excluding penalties) across the season was their highest figure of the Premier League era.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The Cruz-Cantwell bill contemplates limiting college sports eligibility to five years and excluding former pros, including those who played abroad.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
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Fires are common at Kenyan schools, with many set by students protesting harsh discipline and poor conditions, researchers have found.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Two banners protesting against his leadership were removed by security during the 2-0 victory against Real Oviedo on May 14.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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His Interior Department has lifted Biden-era restrictions barring drilling across much of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska and is now drawing up plans to streamline permitting for oil projects in the territory.—
Jennifer A. Dlouhy,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Wolff originally sued in state court in New York under a law barring lawsuits designed to silence critics.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2026
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Activist Qutb Hendricks called on the South African government to pressure Israel by banning the sale of coal and other supplies to the country.—
Mogomotsi Magome,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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California and Massachusetts are among the states with the most stringent rules, banning short-term plans and requiring clear warnings to people considering a healthcare sharing ministry in certain circumstances.—
Sarah Kwon,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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“Excepting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excepting. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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