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
The exception may be Trump’s signature piece of legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill, which has had dismal polling as Democrats label it a Project2025 wishlist and giveaway to the rich at the expense of the middle and lower income classes.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 June 2025
That marked its first contraction in 15 years—with the notable exception of the pandemic.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 June 2025
Beneficiaries are encouraged to keep their information updated and to monitor official communications for further updates, guidance, and possible exceptions as the rollout progresses.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Chicago has no Bird rights on Horton-Tucker, incidentally, so if, for some wild reason, a bidding war erupts, the Bulls would have to use exception money to keep him.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 June 2025
That marked its first contraction in 15 years—with the notable exception of the pandemic.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 June 2025
Beneficiaries are encouraged to keep their information updated and to monitor official communications for further updates, guidance, and possible exceptions as the rollout progresses.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Chicago has no Bird rights on Horton-Tucker, incidentally, so if, for some wild reason, a bidding war erupts, the Bulls would have to use exception money to keep him.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exception
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Protests erupted across the U.S., most notably in Los Angeles, where Trump federalized 4,000 National Guard members and sent in 700 Marines over the objections of state and local officials.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2025
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That objection gained force with the rise of Japan.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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For example, automating rollback protocols, security scans and alert systems for anomalies across AI workflows.—
Navdeep Malik,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The new amendment, set to be on the ballot in 2026, would allow abortions in medical emergencies and cases of fetal anomalies, such as birth defects.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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The Biden administration warned that would lead to a huge backlog of complaints and strain the government’s resources, should thousands of borrowers now have to present their cases in court, and would harm borrowers by forcing them to default on their loans in order to possibly get relief.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Officers responded to a burglary complaint about 7:30 a.m. Sunday, when employees at the city’s Parks and Recreation Department told cops someone was stuck in the chimney of a building in Rockwell Park, Bristol Police Lt. Desmond Wilson said.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
23 June 2025
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This long voyage, together with the rarity and beauty of sapphires, must have contributed to its high value.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Despite the relative rarity of myocarditis, the condition has underpinned a campaign by anti-vaccine activists to take the vaccines off the market.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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While Vance was taking questions, a reporter referenced Padilla's removal from Noem's news conference.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Advertisement This sort of zombie—which originated the term—brings up the surprisingly tricky question of determining what counts as a zombie movie.—
James Grebey,
Time,
20 June 2025
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Your doctor may also run tests to look for an underlying condition like PCOS, a thyroid abnormality, or endometriosis that may need to be treated or managed with, potentially, medications or surgery.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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The chemical compound has been linked to fetal abnormalities, low birth weight, and brain and behavior disorders in infants and children, as well as diabetes, heart disease, cancer and obesity in adults.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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“Exception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exception. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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