1
as in objections
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 anomalies
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 exceptions
Smith maintained many of the gifts cited by Cannon fell under exceptions to the disclosure rules, including those governing charity event tickets and gifts for birthdays or holidays.
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Under that order, the government required citizens to turn in their gold in exchange for paper currency, although there were exceptions for jewelry, certain rare coins and small amounts for industrial use.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
The recording studios continued to be made available to outsiders during the quarter-century Henson had the place, while the soundstage was mostly utilized for Henson’s own kids’ shows, with exceptions.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
Schools can only get one of their games picked in the same week, barring special exceptions.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
There are some exceptions, notes the department, which is working to get the word out to SNAP recipients in part via information posted on its website.
—Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
With rare exceptions, his economic agenda catered to the super-wealthy, corporate America, and anti-government activists.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
But these examples remain exceptions rather than the norm.
—Deborah L. Birx, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
The vast majority of Group of 5 schools have roster budgets below $5 million, with a few exceptions.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Under that order, the government required citizens to turn in their gold in exchange for paper currency, although there were exceptions for jewelry, certain rare coins and small amounts for industrial use.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
The recording studios continued to be made available to outsiders during the quarter-century Henson had the place, while the soundstage was mostly utilized for Henson’s own kids’ shows, with exceptions.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
Schools can only get one of their games picked in the same week, barring special exceptions.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
There are some exceptions, notes the department, which is working to get the word out to SNAP recipients in part via information posted on its website.
—Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
With rare exceptions, his economic agenda catered to the super-wealthy, corporate America, and anti-government activists.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
But these examples remain exceptions rather than the norm.
—Deborah L. Birx, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
The vast majority of Group of 5 schools have roster budgets below $5 million, with a few exceptions.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptions
Noun
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Holder’s prosecutorial discretion also raised objections.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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Penn outbid a number of other suitors for the ESPN business, and the tie-up has faced objections from investors since the very beginning.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The system is then trained to look for anomalies.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Nov. 2025
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Will Smith’s solo blast in the 11th sealed the Jays’ fate, but along the way fans feasted on a host of World Series anomalies, including a rare bench-clearing in the bottom of the fourth after Dodgers reliever Justin Wrobleski plunked Jays shortstop Andrés Giménez with a four-seamer.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Parents of students with disabilities have increasingly resorted to filing complaints with the state over their schools’ failure to educate their children, and most of the time, state investigators have agreed.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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MacLeod said many of the complaints his organization hears are like the Johnsons’ and involve third-party utility billing companies hired by landlords.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Two regional electric power companies said no abnormalities have been detected.—
Anthony Trotter,
ABC News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Pathologists will perform a necropsy on the mountain lions to check for abnormalities and neurological diseases like rabies and avian influenza.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Oh Boy Records plans premium digital releases of Prine’s music, as well as other rarities and collectibles to be announced.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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There will raffles and games for test pressings, rarities and other prizes.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In one sketch, a husband and wife decide to get a divorce due to irreconcilable political differences.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Nutrient Comparison Oats and almonds are both packed with nutrition, but there are some important differences between the two.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Exceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptions. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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