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
Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
Pet owners can protect their pets by excluding cleaning products that contain harmful chemicals.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Stop excluding people from the party.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Lynas has said its refinery could meet nearly a third of world demand for rare earths, excluding China.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The 12 homes are expected to average approximately 3,700 square feet, excluding the attached private garage or terraces.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
When excluding food and energy, the core PPI gauge (which provides a measure of the underlying inflation trend) picked up sharply.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Last year, excluding international immigration, about 20,000 more people left Silicon Valley than arrived, according to the index.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The lender now aims to deliver a return on average tangible equity — a measure of profitability — of 17% or more, excluding notable items, in between 2026 and 2028.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Zillow’s affordability target price is based on house payments — excluding taxes and insurance and assuming a 20% down payment — that equal 30% of the local median income.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
Pet owners can protect their pets by excluding cleaning products that contain harmful chemicals.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Stop excluding people from the party.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Lynas has said its refinery could meet nearly a third of world demand for rare earths, excluding China.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The 12 homes are expected to average approximately 3,700 square feet, excluding the attached private garage or terraces.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
When excluding food and energy, the core PPI gauge (which provides a measure of the underlying inflation trend) picked up sharply.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Last year, excluding international immigration, about 20,000 more people left Silicon Valley than arrived, according to the index.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The lender now aims to deliver a return on average tangible equity — a measure of profitability — of 17% or more, excluding notable items, in between 2026 and 2028.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Feb. 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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The court ruled Thursday that the state law banning Section 8 discrimination violates the Fourth Amendment.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Policies requiring freshmen to live in dorms or banning children from campus can make going to college as a parent incredibly difficult and, at times, impossible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 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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Beyond the ownership of Ticketmaster, the DOJ claims Live Nation forces venues to sign exclusive contracts with Ticketmaster, barring the inclusion of other ticket vendors.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Leach has highlighted his conservative record, including legislation barring Shariah in Texas courts.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The production process of these new materials is compatible with existing chemical production lines, eliminating the need to overhaul factories to adopt the new technology.—
Etiido Uko
March 08,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2026
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Orion never got to realize his dream of eliminating Lepus because Orion himself was done in by Zeus, the king of the gods of Mount Olympus.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Under that program, San Diego County adopted an ordinance prohibiting children under age 12 from operating Class 1 or Class 2 e-bikes.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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For everyday visitors, this means the government is not restricting or prohibiting travel and isn't discouraging travelers from visiting.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Two months after the anniversary of the devastating Southern California firestorms, several legislators at the state Capitol unveiled a package of bills aimed at preventing wildfires and lessening their harms.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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As tech companies race to create the most advanced AI technologies, preventing real-world harm has been a significant technical challenge.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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The games rule Card and board games are great gifts, often inexpensive, fun for many ages – excepting babies, of course – and capable of holding attention for a long time.—
Angela J. Narayan,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
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“Excluding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excluding. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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