as in except
not including
except for newscasts, I hardly watch any television at all
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Recent Examples of except for
However, the first half of the week might feel a little milder than previous weeks, except for the breezy coastal regions in the mid-Atlantic and New England on Monday that feel cooler because of the wind.
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Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Brown slowly migrated back into what is now a full-time sports reporting job, except for the occasional substitute role as a news anchor.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients, except for parsley, if using.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
All car doors must include a mechanical release function for handles, except for the tailgate, according to details released by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Brown slowly migrated back into what is now a full-time sports reporting job, except for the occasional substitute role as a news anchor.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients, except for parsley, if using.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
All car doors must include a mechanical release function for handles, except for the tailgate, according to details released by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for except for
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
Preposition
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Teacher Claire Jakubiszyn knelt beside a 7-year-old boy, counting beads for an art project.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The apartment was unusually still, my coffee beside me gone cold, as if bracing for what would come next.—
Adrianne Wright,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 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
Preposition
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His civil rights conviction was largely thanks to Manly-Williams, who was the lone eyewitness, other than the victim.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Unlike most other modern democracies, America has never held a national vote on a question other than who should occupy the presidency and vice presidency.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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
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“Except for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/except%20for. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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