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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of excepting
The system worked great, excepting the start.
—
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
Verb
-
Kudos to the owners of the Tampa Bay Bucs for not throwing a hissy fit and objecting to the Jaguars playing an entire season so close to Tampa.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
-
House Republicans, meanwhile, are objecting to any DHS funding bill that doesn't include funding for the border and for immigration enforcement.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
In 2024, transit ambassadors earned an average of $38,027 in regular pay, excluding part-time workers, according to data RT released to The Sacramento Bee.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
-
The decision was discussed during a March 7 call between the cast — excluding Paul and Mortensen — and ABC executives.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Meanwhile, some residents have been protesting the construction of AI data centers in their neighborhoods over concerns about pollution, noise, and electricity prices.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
-
In 2022, a prominent former member of the national team was arrested for allegedly protesting against the country's leadership.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The crew talked to Artemis II science officer Kelsey Young throughout the entire flyby, barring a 40-minute period during which the spacecraft was behind the moon and out of reach of radio signal.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Apr. 2026
-
The hearing follows a Justice Department request from last month to dissolve a preliminary injunction barring the government from re-detaining Abrego Garcia, so he can be deported to the West African nation of Liberia.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
While many of the California laws banning the political use of public office are civil statutes, one is a criminal statute.—
Will Swaim,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
-
Colorado just enacted the nation’s first law banning arrests based solely on the results of colorimetric drug tests – a field test widely used by law enforcement across the country.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Excepting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excepting. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
