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
While they were accepted and had become leaders in both business and political activity, Jews were generally not accepted by the non-Jewish social community, with the one exception of non-Jewish German immigrants, who were typically more welcoming to the Jews.
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Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026
Remer drills his students on roots, language patterns and the exceptions to those patterns.
—Ben Nuckols, Fortune, 23 May 2026
In the 1980s, leading GCC states supported Saddam Hussein’s Iraq during the Iran-Iraq War with the notable exception of Oman.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The one exception was William Contreras’ three-run homer.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
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Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026
Remer drills his students on roots, language patterns and the exceptions to those patterns.
—Ben Nuckols, Fortune, 23 May 2026
In the 1980s, leading GCC states supported Saddam Hussein’s Iraq during the Iran-Iraq War with the notable exception of Oman.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The one exception was William Contreras’ three-run homer.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exception
Noun
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And as the district court pointed out, changing the venue to remedy the government's improper conduct — over Jacobs's objection — may not serve the interests of justice.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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The deepest objection to all of this is older than Silicon Valley.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The massive rocket has encountered a number of anomalies and failures since its debut in April 2023 ended in a premature explosion, including fiery mishaps both on the test stand and mid-flight that have attracted plenty of headlines.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Diego, its creator, begins to notice glitches and anomalies that reveal alternative uses for the system.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The couple was last seen together on surveillance footage at a Beaver Dam Kwik Trip on March 29, 2025, according to a criminal complaint cited by WISC.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Last week, The Charlotte Observer reported on complaints from some who had to sleep on those bunks.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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In honor of his 85th birthday, the American Cinematheque will be putting on another program of two oddball rarities from his long career.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Cross-cultural work, a rarity until the elevated profile of music science attracted more involvement from anthropologists, has further advanced our understanding.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The patio umbrella in question is perfectly oversized to cast a cool shadow over your entire lounge area.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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There is no single right answer to the question of how many potatoes grow from one potato; the yield depends on a range of factors, such as the potato variety, the time of planting, the growing conditions, and more.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
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More recently, Hoeg was involved in the agency’s review of a formal petition to add bold new warnings to antidepressant drugs about unproven pregnancy risks, including fetal abnormalities that could lead to autism and other disorders.—
Matthew Perrone,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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According to the National Institutes of Health's Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center, Schwartz-Jampel syndrome is a condition where the muscles permanently stiffen and a person has bone abnormalities called chondrodysplasia, both of which can worsen over time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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“Exception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exception. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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