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 But in a notable shift this year, the parade took place without tanks, missiles and other heavy equipment, aside from a traditional flyover of combat jets. ABC News, 9 May 2026 The changes in the cabin are even less obvious, but aside from a lack of fanfare, there’s very little to complain about. Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026 Kirby, born Jacob Kurtzberg in 1917 to Jewish immigrants, spent roughly the first 40 years of his life in New York, aside from a stint serving in the military during World War II. Miriam Eve Mora, The Conversation, 7 May 2026 As for unrestricted free agents, aside from Darren Raddysh, the supply is spare. Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 7 May 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
Preposition
  • That first strike came courtesy of Catherine Dubois, a versatile depth forward, who was moved onto Montreal’s top line beside Poulin and Laura Stacey in an effort to spread out the team’s offense.
    Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 13 May 2026
  • During a visit to Disney World in November 2022, Chris Evans posed beside Mickey Mouse.
    Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Preposition
  • 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
Preposition
  • 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
Preposition
  • What sets a muffuletta, that iconic sandwich from New Orleans, apart from other sandwiches similarly stuffed with assorted deli meats is the olive salad that’s slathered across the bread.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 May 2026
  • That’s another thing that sets him apart from most top starters.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
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  • Education reformers who had been pressing politicians and the education establishment to do something about the mediocre — at best — levels of academic achievement of California’s schools generally supported the concept, except for one aspect.
    Dan Walters, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
  • Impeaching rogue Texas district attorneys Abbott said all Texas officeholders are subject to impeachment proceedings except for one office.
    Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 14 May 2026

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

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