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also excepting
as in but
not including
the store is open daily except Sundays
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1
as in to object
to present an opposing opinion or argument
I must except to your remark that there are no great novelists currently living
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2
as in to exclude
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
we'll have to except members who haven't paid their club dues from voting in the election
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Recent Examples of except
Alaa Elassar, CNN, 25 May 2020
Under Supreme Court precedents related to the principles of separation of power, Congress – one branch of government – cannot remove an official in the executive branch – another branch of government – except by impeachment.
—Stanley M. Brand, The Conversation, 22 May 2020
J.t. Barbarese, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
As president, Putin delegated handling of the economy to Mikhail Kasyanov, his prime minister; German Gref, the minister of economic development and trade; and Kudrin, then the finance minister, who introduced a raft of anti-inflationary and liberalizing measures (Gazprom excepted).
—Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2015
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Preposition
No one is allowed inside her home except those helping her, White's representative told Today.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN, 25 May 2020
Under Supreme Court precedents related to the principles of separation of power, Congress – one branch of government – cannot remove an official in the executive branch – another branch of government – except by impeachment.
—Stanley M. Brand, The Conversation, 22 May 2020
Verb
Over the decades, and excepting catbox-liner like most tabloids, the style of newspaper writing in America had acquired a particular measure of grace from novelists and the better historians.
—J.t. Barbarese, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
As president, Putin delegated handling of the economy to Mikhail Kasyanov, his prime minister; German Gref, the minister of economic development and trade; and Kudrin, then the finance minister, who introduced a raft of anti-inflationary and liberalizing measures (Gazprom excepted).
—Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for except
Preposition
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Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
1 June 2020
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Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.—
Robert Klemko,
Washington Post,
30 May 2020
Verb
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Smith’s concerns were echoed by four people who objected to Barreto at the committee hearing.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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European users can object to data processing for AI training through account settings thanks to GDPR protections, and anyone with an X account can opt out of future model training by going to Privacy & Safety > Data sharing and Personalization > Grok, and unchecking the training option.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Yet despite their central role, many remain excluded from innovation pipelines and policy design.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The core measure, which excludes food and energy, rose by 0.4% in February, picking up pace for the fourth straight month.—
Axios,
Axios,
28 Mar. 2025
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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Nobody is complaining about the bang for the buck regarding Betts or the Dodgers.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The executive order against Jenner & Block complains that the firm re-hired a lawyer, Andrew Weissmann, who was part of Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference to benefit Trump in the 2016 presidential election.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The association has been under severe pressure this year as the Trump White House has banned The Associated Press from some events and taken control of press pool assignments, all part of a broader effort to assert power and clamp down on independent news coverage.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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TikTok first went dark under federal legislation banning the app over national security concerns in January.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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On April 5, disenfranchised Americans are being encouraged to protest the Trump administration's policies as part of a national movement in myriad cities, hosted by a group of older Americans called Third Act.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Palm Beach County man accused of driving his Nissan SUV toward a crowd of people protesting Elon Musk and President Donald Trump outside of a Tesla dealership has been granted bond and ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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To Federal Workers Fired by Trump Elon Musk's Approval Rating Is 'Falling Through the Floor,' Polls Show The Department of Education has announced layoffs for more than 1,300 employees, and the Department of Veterans Affairs will also eliminate 80,000 jobs.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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After returning from injury, Hayes led North Crowley to the Class 6A Division 1 regional semifinals, where the Panthers narrowly lost to Allen, a team that came within one possession of eliminating Duncanville, the eventual state champion.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Except.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/except. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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