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
Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
The Razorback Foundation has 10 donor levels -- excluding an entry-level amount for young alumni -- ranging from the Razorback level at $50-$99 per year to the Broyles-Matthews Diamond level at $40,000 or more per year.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
While Asia trends, excluding Japan, saw improving trends compared to the previous year, analysts note the negative impact of currency exchange rates as well as demand volatility.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Searchlight Pictures is handling global distribution, excluding Nordic territories, where Scanbox will distribute.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
Destinations include Paris, Venice, Vienna, and Budapest, and the rates are valid for all one-night journeys in 2026, excluding May and September.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Since hitting a high of 1,695 shows in 2022, per Luminate, the TV landscape (excluding live sports and news programming) has shrunk by a third.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
Japan currently has the world’s ninth-largest gold reserves, excluding the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to World Gold Council (WGC) data.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
My fiancé says that excluding her will create drama.
—R Eric Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
Their position ignored the Ukrainian perspective on the issue, thus excluding Ukrainians as the affected party from understanding and communicating current and historical narratives.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
The Razorback Foundation has 10 donor levels -- excluding an entry-level amount for young alumni -- ranging from the Razorback level at $50-$99 per year to the Broyles-Matthews Diamond level at $40,000 or more per year.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
While Asia trends, excluding Japan, saw improving trends compared to the previous year, analysts note the negative impact of currency exchange rates as well as demand volatility.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Searchlight Pictures is handling global distribution, excluding Nordic territories, where Scanbox will distribute.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
Destinations include Paris, Venice, Vienna, and Budapest, and the rates are valid for all one-night journeys in 2026, excluding May and September.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Since hitting a high of 1,695 shows in 2022, per Luminate, the TV landscape (excluding live sports and news programming) has shrunk by a third.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
Japan currently has the world’s ninth-largest gold reserves, excluding the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to World Gold Council (WGC) data.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
My fiancé says that excluding her will create drama.
—R Eric Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 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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In addition to West Virginia, six other states have targeted food dyes with new laws or executive orders, requiring warning labels on food with certain dyes or banning the sale of such products in schools.—
Alan Greenblatt,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Last year, the court upheld a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors — a ruling with repercussions across the country.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Jan. 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
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Immigration arrests have also occurred at least 33 times after Austin police have contacted ICE, a practice Davis has said exists because state law prohibits the department from barring officers from communicating with federal authorities.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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But eventually — barring a trade — with Herro and Mitchell back in the mix, there will only be so much depth required in the backcourt.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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It was last renovated in the 1990s by Andrés Balazs, who gave it a more contemporary feel without eliminating old-school charms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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By eliminating heavy abrasion, jeans are less lightly to breakdown prematurely.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Preventing public input The restroom language was abruptly added to a bill that had been solely focused on prohibiting the Department of Revenue from accommodating gender marker change requests on state identification documents.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2026
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Democrats are seeking changes to immigration enforcement in exchange for their votes to continue funding the government, including requiring federal agents to wear body cameras, ending the crackdown in Minneapolis and other cities and prohibiting agents from wearing masks.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit seeks financial compensation for destruction of the campus, as well as injunctive relief aimed at preventing Edison from causing more wildfires in the future.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Exercise and protein can also help regulate your body’s metabolism, preventing a spike in blood sugar.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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The order follows the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which required the Justice Department to release all of the remaining investigation files within a 30-day deadline, excepting redactions to protect victim and witness identities.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Excluding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excluding. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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