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
Shaun Chapoose, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
The district has seen a long-term decline in PreK-12 enrollment, excluding charter schools, and projections indicate a further drop by 2030-2031.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Earnings of 38 cents per share, excluding items, topped the FactSet consensus estimate of 31 cents per share.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The district also adjusted the southern boundary between Woodcreek and Oakmont high schools, excluding the Placer Vineyard community.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Depending on titles, MK2 Films represents worldwide rights, excluding North America, to a selection of features restored through the Foundation’s World Cinema Project.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 May 2026
In a video call with reporters, Eskamani said the suspension allows time to craft new rules excluding sloths from being allowed to be kept as pets or for exhibition.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
But the picture is still ugly for businesses even when excluding the volatile categories of food and energy.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
That meant excluding high-end favorites like Monkey 47, which exceeded our price cap.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
Verb
Colorado recently enacted legislation granting free access to state parks for members of two of our sister signatory Tribes, while excluding the Ute Indian Tribe — descendants of bands that occupied what is today the state of Colorado from time immemorial.
—Shaun Chapoose, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
The district has seen a long-term decline in PreK-12 enrollment, excluding charter schools, and projections indicate a further drop by 2030-2031.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Earnings of 38 cents per share, excluding items, topped the FactSet consensus estimate of 31 cents per share.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The district also adjusted the southern boundary between Woodcreek and Oakmont high schools, excluding the Placer Vineyard community.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Depending on titles, MK2 Films represents worldwide rights, excluding North America, to a selection of features restored through the Foundation’s World Cinema Project.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 May 2026
In a video call with reporters, Eskamani said the suspension allows time to craft new rules excluding sloths from being allowed to be kept as pets or for exhibition.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
But the picture is still ugly for businesses even when excluding the volatile categories of food and energy.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
That meant excluding high-end favorites like Monkey 47, which exceeded our price cap.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 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
Verb
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Public libraries in 2025 navigated a year that saw the challenging, and banning of, thousands of books, stiffer budgetary limits and federal threats to funding.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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This gets back to the partisan gerrymandering issue, which Congress, of course, could pass a law tomorrow banning partisan gerrymandering.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 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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California’s Proposition 13 ensures that the assessed value of the land will stay low, barring sale or development.—
Graham Womack
May 18,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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Peña is currently on a minor-league rehab assignment and, barring any setbacks, should rejoin the Astros during their upcoming road trip to Minnesota.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Trump said that, if elected, Letlow would assist his administration with energy development, lowering taxes and eliminating regulations.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Raman has pledged her support for expanding the state’s $750-million tax incentive program, streamlining permitting and lowering fees and eliminating those for small productions.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
Verb
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According to the district attorney’s office, children ages 11 to 14 accounted for nearly 62% of e-motorcycle crashes statewide despite California law prohibiting riders under 16 from operating e-motorcycles.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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The Cannes Film Festival updated its dress code in 2025, prohibiting guests from showing nudity or wearing voluminous outfits on the red carpet.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The hearing room broke into emotional cheers Tuesday evening when the Sacramento County Board of Education voted to overturn Twin Rivers Unified School District’s decision to revoke the charter for Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools, preventing the schools from being forcibly closed.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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Trump has argued that a temporary spike in energy prices is a small price to pay for the security benefits of preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
20 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 24 May. 2026.
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