excluding 1 of 2

preposition

as in except
not including excluding me, plan on five guests for dinner tonight

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excluding

2 of 2

verb

present participle of exclude
as in banning
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of the revelation that the candidate had excluded journalists from certain news outlets from the press briefing

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Recent Examples of excluding
Verb
The Buckeyes hadn’t been ranked so low, excluding the 2020 pandemic season, since 2014. — Eric Olson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026 The researchers estimate the robot's hardware costs about $400, excluding the phone. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Crypto excluding bitcoin briefly reached a new market-cap high in October 2025, but 39 of today’s 100 largest altcoins weren’t even listed on CoinMarketCap in November 2021. — Anastasia Chernikova, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026 The plan's annual out-of-pocket expenses, excluding premiums, cannot exceed $8,700 for individual coverage or $17,400 for family coverage. — Stephanie Dhue,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026 Jones also gained 52 yards on the ground, excluding an 11-yard sack. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026 As a cause of death, hyperthermia often is diagnosed by excluding every other possibility, since body temperature at the time of death is not always available or knowable. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 Focus Features has acquired the rest of the world (excluding Italy, Scandinavia, Portugal, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America) with Universal Pictures International set to handle international distribution for the studio. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026 Operating expenses in the third quarter rose 14 percent to $918 million, or 11 percent when excluding foreign exchange impacts, hitting the bottom line. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excluding
  1. except
  2. banning
  3. besides
  4. barring
  5. eliminating
  6. prohibiting
  7. preventing
  8. excepting
Preposition
  • At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.
    — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2020
  • The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.
    — NBC News, NBC News, 1 June 2020
Definition of except
Verb
  • His campaign is focused on abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement, banning data centers and providing green jobs.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Pakistan in recent years has taken a U-turn on cryptocurrency, opting to regulate digital assets instead of outright banning them.
    — Betsy Joles, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of banning
Preposition
  • But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.
    — Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, 2 June 2020
  • The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.
    — Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, 31 May 2020
Definition of besides
Verb
  • Girls will air on HBO’s streaming partner, Max, and Glee is in the works via Disney+ and Hulu—barring any major industry mergers.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Cromwell is considering a six-month moratorium this week, and its mayor has already pledged to put forward an ordinance later this month barring any tax breaks for data centers.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of barring
Verb
  • The new bridge will have 65-foot vertical channel clearance, eliminating the need for a swing-span, officials said.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa campaigned on a temporary data center moratorium and eliminating certain tax incentives for businesses building data centers in the state.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of eliminating
Verb
  • Democratic leaders are being called in this moment to prioritize legislation on healthcare, taxes, tariffs and, yes, prohibiting the use of American money, technology and weapons for Israeli war crimes.
    — Zainab Chaudry, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Six games were forfeited by the Gauchos in 2024 and their coach at the time, Jacob Rincon, was suspended for breaking rules prohibiting undue influence and athletically motivated transfers.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of prohibiting
Verb
  • What the experts say Deputies and firefighters blocked off large swaths of Military Trail between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue, preventing some residents from accessing their nearby homes and cars.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
  • There are no state regulations preventing voters from bringing their kids and a furry companion along for the wait.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of preventing
Verb
  • The system worked great, excepting the start.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Atlassian Central will top out at 183 m (600 ft), making it over twice as tall and – according to the CTBUH, the premier authority on building heights – the world's tallest, excepting proposals that haven't yet been approved.
    — Adam Williams March 06, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
Definition of excepting

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“Excluding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excluding. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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