1
as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
I take strong exception to your assessment of his singing ability
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2
as in anomaly
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
her tardiness today is an exception; usually she's on time
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Recent Examples of exception
With the exception of a lot of writing about pirates, there were no other contemporary reports of economic dislocation.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The commission has mostly featured agreement among members, with one dramatic exception.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Sunday morning will start warm, muggy, and dry for most with the exception of an isolated storm possible along the Red River.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 9 May 2026
If the medical expense has been reimbursed, the exception cannot be used.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The commission has mostly featured agreement among members, with one dramatic exception.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Sunday morning will start warm, muggy, and dry for most with the exception of an isolated storm possible along the Red River.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 9 May 2026
If the medical expense has been reimbursed, the exception cannot be used.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exception
Noun
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There were also objections from bigger carriers such as United, which had an urgent financial interest in seeing the back of a pesky cheap competitor.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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As for your wife’s objection, Miss Manners will point out that good manners need not mean being bulldozed by others.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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This past offseason proved to be an anomaly when the Bulldogs didn’t lose any.—
Connor Riley,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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The unconscious brain was learning to tell the tones apart, continuously reorganizing its neural responses to better detect the anomaly over the course of the 10-minute playback.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
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This policy was created in response to business complaints and safety concerns regarding disruptive behavior.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The children were allegedly being abducted to be taken to their native Yemen, the outlets reported, citing prosecutors and felony complaints.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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That’s a rarity for Edwards, who has become the voice of the Mighty Macs, consistently leading the team and pushing her teammates to keep getting better.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Disneyland guide maps printed by Advantage ColorGraphics over the past three decades often show up on eBay for hundreds of dollars — depending on the rarity of the Disneyana collectibles.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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San Diego is delaying most impacts of a new state law that requires cities to allow high-rise housing near trolley stations and major bus stops — but questions persist about how many bus stops the new law will affect.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Knicks are leaving fewer questions by the game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Rao warned that cold plunging is not advisable for people with cardiovascular disease — especially those with heart rhythm abnormalities — because sudden cold exposure can place serious stress on the body.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Chinese investigators said no abnormalities were found among the plane or crew or with outside elements such as bad weather.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 May 2026
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“Exception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exception. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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