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
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Most of the state, excluding parts of northeast Arkansas, is under marginal risk of severe weather, a level one out of five, through Wednesday evening, the briefing said.
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Arkansas Online,
24 June 2026
Since the Labour Party took office in 2024, average weekly pay, adjusted for inflation and excluding bonuses, has inched up less than 1% to £494 ($651), according to the UK statistics office — hardly better than the growth since 2019.
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Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
IndieWire’s criteria for inclusion on the Specialized Chart looks at independent and mini-major distributors with films that at their widest release at any point are below 500 screens, excluding event cinema, re-releases, and major Bollywood or Chinese North American releases.
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Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
The bio-pool, which sits alongside some of the villas, is treated solely with aquatic plants, excluding the use of chemicals.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Lawmakers modified the measure before placing it on the ballot by excluding school taxes from the higher homestead exemption.
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Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Yes, the award of the penalty against Qatar was controversial, but by converting it, Breel Embolo became the first Swiss player to score from the spot in a World Cup game (excluding penalty shootouts).
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Duncan Alexander,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
This result excluding previews is in line with One Battle After Another, above Arrival (+18%), and Twisters (+80%).
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
Verb
The forecast includes only external sales, excluding those produced for prototypes, pre-order trials, or internal use.
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Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Most of the state, excluding parts of northeast Arkansas, is under marginal risk of severe weather, a level one out of five, through Wednesday evening, the briefing said.
—
Arkansas Online,
24 June 2026
Since the Labour Party took office in 2024, average weekly pay, adjusted for inflation and excluding bonuses, has inched up less than 1% to £494 ($651), according to the UK statistics office — hardly better than the growth since 2019.
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Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
IndieWire’s criteria for inclusion on the Specialized Chart looks at independent and mini-major distributors with films that at their widest release at any point are below 500 screens, excluding event cinema, re-releases, and major Bollywood or Chinese North American releases.
—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
The bio-pool, which sits alongside some of the villas, is treated solely with aquatic plants, excluding the use of chemicals.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Lawmakers modified the measure before placing it on the ballot by excluding school taxes from the higher homestead exemption.
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Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Yes, the award of the penalty against Qatar was controversial, but by converting it, Breel Embolo became the first Swiss player to score from the spot in a World Cup game (excluding penalty shootouts).
—
Duncan Alexander,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
This result excluding previews is in line with One Battle After Another, above Arrival (+18%), and Twisters (+80%).
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excluding
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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.
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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.
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The suspect in that case was charged under Blair’s Law, a Missouri law banning celebratory gunfire.
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Academy and elite club teams essentially robbed prep soccer of its best players by forcing them to choose between their high school teams and elite club programs, demanding a year-round commitment and banning participation in other sports.
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.
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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.
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Last month, a federal judge issued a ruling largely barring ICE from making such arrests at immigration courthouses in New York City.
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There is no rule barring Social Security recipients from this type of relief, and there is no age cutoff anywhere in the bankruptcy code.
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Borehole water is filtered through a reverse-osmosis system, eliminating the need for plastic bottles.
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Thousand-dollar drones are eliminating systems worth millions, forcing Russian commanders to expend valuable resources defending against low-cost threats.
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But Hawaii and other states flipped the default, prohibiting guns unless an owner gives express permission, rather than allowing guns unless they’re expressly prohibited.
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The first of a five-step tropical cyclone wind warning was hoisted over the northeastern coastal areas, prohibiting boats from heading out to sea.
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Officials urge visitors to stay vigilant Authorities and experts alike said one of the largest factors in preventing an attack is whether law enforcement is notified about suspicious activity beforehand.
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An army official said recent drone strikes destroyed an RSF battalion and more than 50 armored vehicles in West Kordofan, preventing advances toward North Kordofan and el-Obeid.
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The system worked great, excepting the start.
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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.
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“Excluding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excluding. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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