excepts

verb

present tense third-person singular of except
1
as in objects
to present an opposing opinion or argument I must except to your remark that there are no great novelists currently living

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2
as in excludes
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of we'll have to except members who haven't paid their club dues from voting in the election

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excepts
  1. objects
  2. excludes
  3. complains
  4. bans
  5. prohibits
  6. eliminates
  7. prevents
Verb
  • In nature, chaos appears in systems like turbulent water and the weather — situations where objects that start close together quickly end up in drastically different places.
    — Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Some find these works and objects amusing or exciting, but others are deeply troubled by them.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of objects
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  • That figure excludes the fungi, the microscopic mites and the viruses that infect the bacteria themselves.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Car warranty coverage typically excludes wear-and-tear repairs, such as tires, brakes and suspension work, which are among the most common issues drivers face.
    — Emily Mercer, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of excludes
Verb
  • Shannon basically complains so much that Jenn, a sweet baby angel straight from a Hallmark Christmas movie, offers to change rooms with her.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The private sector complains that there are jobs but that Indians aren’t skilled enough to be hired.
    — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of complains
Verb
  • Moroccans worry the new French law, which bans unsolicited cold calls, could have a negative impact on Morocco’s job market.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The ordinance bans Class 3 e-bikes and e-motorcycles from parks in Centennial, as well as open areas and trails.
    — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of bans
Verb
  • The Tarrant County decorum policy prohibits personal attacks, impertinent, profane, obscene, or slanderous remarks as well as threatening, disruptive or unruly behavior.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The president imposed martial law, which prohibits elections from being held, when Russian forces invaded the country in February 2022.
    — Duarte Dias, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of prohibits
Verb
  • Testing it myself, the case nearly eliminates the protrusion.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Other menu items that set the place apart include the Tomato Pie, which eliminates the mozzarella, and the East Coast White Pie that’s heavy on the garlic and multiple cheeses.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of eliminates
Verb
  • Medical examiners typically cremate remains after a certain period of time if they are not claimed, which prevents family members from making an identification at a later time, Hess said.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Balance helps improve athletic performance — at any age — and prevents muscle imbalances that can lead to injuries, even in non-athletes.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
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