as in except
not including
excluding me, plan on five guests for dinner tonight
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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
Kennedy French, Variety, 6 May 2026
The Teamsters said all members of the zoo union, excluding those who specialize in caring for the zoo animals, went on strike.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
An earlier analysis from Deutsche Bank pointed out that the CBO assumes the primary deficit—the shortfall between revenue and spending excluding interest payments on debt—is expected to remain relatively stable over the next decade and beyond at about 2% of GDP.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 May 2026
First-quarter earnings per share excluding one-time items and revenue topped Wall Street analysts’ highest estimates, as did raised full-year EPS ex-items guidance.
—Davis Giangiulio,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Rivera, Perera and others — excluding Nuhfer — flew to Caracas in Gorrín’s private jet from South Florida.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
In games that Glesnes played, excluding a 4-1 loss against the Colorado Rapids, the Galaxy had allowed only two goals.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 1 May 2026
Business days are defined as Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Anthropologie’s white glove service includes delivery to your room of choice as well as unpacking, assembly (excluding chandeliers, mirrors, bath vanities and hanging furniture) and debris removal.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
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Activision said 100% of its net proceeds from the pack, excluding applicable taxes, will be donated to the Call of Duty Endowment, which funds programs that help veterans secure employment.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 May 2026
The Teamsters said all members of the zoo union, excluding those who specialize in caring for the zoo animals, went on strike.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
An earlier analysis from Deutsche Bank pointed out that the CBO assumes the primary deficit—the shortfall between revenue and spending excluding interest payments on debt—is expected to remain relatively stable over the next decade and beyond at about 2% of GDP.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 May 2026
First-quarter earnings per share excluding one-time items and revenue topped Wall Street analysts’ highest estimates, as did raised full-year EPS ex-items guidance.
—Davis Giangiulio,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Rivera, Perera and others — excluding Nuhfer — flew to Caracas in Gorrín’s private jet from South Florida.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
In games that Glesnes played, excluding a 4-1 loss against the Colorado Rapids, the Galaxy had allowed only two goals.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 1 May 2026
Business days are defined as Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Anthropologie’s white glove service includes delivery to your room of choice as well as unpacking, assembly (excluding chandeliers, mirrors, bath vanities and hanging furniture) and debris removal.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excluding
Preposition
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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
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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
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Overturning Citizens United, comprehensive campaign finance reform, banning stock trades for members of Congress, their family members, and business associates, and term limits.—
Kevin Fixler
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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Online adult platforms are being severely restricted these days as new laws banning materials involving adults pretending to be under 18 are put into place.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 May 2026
Preposition
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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
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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
Verb
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Back barring a surprise Marco Kasper Kasper’s second NHL season didn’t go according to plan, with his production dropping from 37 points as a rookie to 19 this season.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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While the murder acquittal does take life without parole off the table, the sentence means Rivera will nonetheless, barring appeals, likely spend the rest of his life in prison.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Wanting to step up their efforts to battle an array of aquatic invaders, federal agencies have launched a $550,000 prize challenge to solicit help in eliminating the risk of the mussels spreading.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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China has looked to expand its influence across Africa and on Friday scored a soft-power win by eliminating tariffs for the whole continent — except Eswatini.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
3 May 2026
Verb
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The report also included policy recommendations for DHS, such as ending roving patrols, prohibiting federal agents from carrying tear gas and pepper spray as a regular course of practice and equipping all agents with body cameras.—
Selina Guevara,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation to regulate the project and impose restrictions on donations -- aimed at prohibiting bribery.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But in a complaint filed in federal court Tuesday, the Teamsters alleged the zoo had locked the workers out of the zoo’s computer system, preventing the zookeepers from accessing new medications and refills for the animals in their care.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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One dose of the vaccine is 93% effective at preventing measles; a second dose boosts effectiveness even further — to 97%, according to the CDC.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The system worked great, excepting the start.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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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
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“Excluding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excluding. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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