aside from

Definition of aside fromnext
as in except
not including aside from the C in geometry, he made all A's this term

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Recent Examples of aside from That said, here are the top goalies (aside from Bobrovsky, who is undoubtedly the best goaltender about to enter free agency) who are or will soon be free agents and potentially available for the Panthers without a trade. Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026 And aside from the bumpy start, Arrowhead has handled the world soundly. Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 In fact, since that relationship ended, the women have instituted a rule that no men (aside from family members) can enter the mommune. Kayla Levy, Curbed, 25 June 2026 Fans are still aghast that Destiny 2 has reached the end of service, with the game not just wrapping up its content updates but also any level of support, with no more balance patches or even hotfixes to come, aside from one or two urgent ones. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for aside from
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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
  • 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
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  • Recently, a giant egg appeared in a nest atop the pillar beside Pinky’s.
    Ryan Steven Green, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • The seat next to the boss, the chair closest to the screen, the place beside the most senior person at dinner, the desk near the leadership office, the video tile that appears beside the executive on a call.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
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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
  • 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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  • 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
  • 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
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  • There are over 20 colors to choose from — including a fun leopard-print option — but what really sets it apart from other wireless bras is the size range.
    Tatjana Freund, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • The program generates revenue through a payroll tax paid by employees and employers, setting the income apart from the overall federal budget.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 July 2026
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  • Every Dodger in the starting lineup had two hits except for Betts, who had one.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Trump pressed Congress again to require voters to provide identification at polling places, to show proof of citizenship to register and to prohibit mail-in ballots except for voters who are ill, traveling or serving in the military.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 June 2026

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“Aside from.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aside%20from. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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