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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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
The emphasis here is not on dynamics — this band just seems to roll from one moment to the next, entertainingly — but there are exceptions to that.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 21 June 2026
Qualifying public safety workers, like police and firefighters, with 403(b) plans are exceptions.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Since most butterflies live a short time, fluttering between colorful flowers for a few weeks before dying, a few rare exceptions have stumped scientists.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Following the public information requests for the invoices, Jackson Walker attorney Ali Williams sought a decision from the attorney general allowing the districts to withhold those records, citing attorney-client privilege among other exceptions.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
Bankruptcy can protect many retirement accounts from creditors, but there are exceptions to this rule.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 June 2026
The Pentagon has granted the military services exceptions to the policy, so the flu vaccine can be required in certain cases.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Your organization needs leadership that can define and manage the sequences, rules, exceptions, handoffs and the governance layer that makes all of these AI tools work together reliably.
—Alessio Alionco, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Islamic law requires the deceased to be buried as soon as possible, and ideally within 24 hours of death, but exceptions are allowed, for example in time of war.
—Reuters, NBC news, 13 June 2026
Chris Willman, Variety, 21 June 2026
Qualifying public safety workers, like police and firefighters, with 403(b) plans are exceptions.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Since most butterflies live a short time, fluttering between colorful flowers for a few weeks before dying, a few rare exceptions have stumped scientists.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Following the public information requests for the invoices, Jackson Walker attorney Ali Williams sought a decision from the attorney general allowing the districts to withhold those records, citing attorney-client privilege among other exceptions.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
Bankruptcy can protect many retirement accounts from creditors, but there are exceptions to this rule.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 June 2026
The Pentagon has granted the military services exceptions to the policy, so the flu vaccine can be required in certain cases.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Your organization needs leadership that can define and manage the sequences, rules, exceptions, handoffs and the governance layer that makes all of these AI tools work together reliably.
—Alessio Alionco, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Islamic law requires the deceased to be buried as soon as possible, and ideally within 24 hours of death, but exceptions are allowed, for example in time of war.
—Reuters, NBC news, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptions
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Huang made his case as AI has emerged as a political flashpoint, with objections to plans to build more data centers and fears that the speed with which it’s being adopted could spur the layoffs of workers who might not have a safety net.—
Josh Boak,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Add to that Wednesday’s reversal, when Republican legislative leaders rejected Kemp’s push to overhaul Georgia’s political boundaries during a special session despite the governor’s objections.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Pim van Vliet and David Blitz authored the Conservative Formula, which combined three market anomalies into one stock rank.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Readers were presented with a lengthy retelling of a sole critic who argues that blue zones are built on flawed demographic assumptions, questionable age validation, and statistical anomalies.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
20 June 2026
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Just three months into his tenure, North Miami Beach City Manager Darvin Williams is facing multiple legal challenges from current and former employees, including lawsuits and federal complaints alleging workplace misconduct, retaliation and wrongful employment actions.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The office investigates complaints filed by students, parents and advocacy groups alleging civil rights violations at schools, colleges and universities that receive federal money.—
Alia Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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However, among the most concerning symptoms were profound abnormalities in blood coagulation, including thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), which place patients at severe risk of internal bleeding and cardiac arrest.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The symptoms of breast cancer in men include abnormalities around the breast area, including a lump or swelling, redness or flaky skin, nipple discharge and pain in the nipple area, according to the CDC.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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In related news, after years of licensing issues, the group’s 50-track rarities collection Useless Trinkets has recently returned to streaming platforms.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
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Lucky beachcombers may even come across rarities like Scotch bonnet and moon snails.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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By tracking subtle changes in starlight passing through WASP-121 b's atmosphere as the planet crossed in front of its star, researchers detected differences between atmospheric conditions at dawn and dusk, according to the study.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 June 2026
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There may be some differences between the audio and the text.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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“Exceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptions. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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