as in except
not including
except for newscasts, I hardly watch any television at all
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Recent Examples of except for
The agency began accepting tax returns on Jan. 27 and will continue to do so until April 15 except for taxpayers who request an extension.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2025
The registration deadline for entries is 5 p.m. March 7, except for Plein Air and Photo, which is 5 p.m. March 21.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
The last decade has brought an avalanche of changes to the Kia lineup, and all for the better (except for the demise of the game-changing Stinger that went to the Great Discontinued Lineup in the Sky in 2023).
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The top 10 spots were dominated by institutions in the United States, except for Université Paris Cité in France (No. 5) and University of Toronto in Canada (No. 10).
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2025
The registration deadline for entries is 5 p.m. March 7, except for Plein Air and Photo, which is 5 p.m. March 21.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
The last decade has brought an avalanche of changes to the Kia lineup, and all for the better (except for the demise of the game-changing Stinger that went to the Great Discontinued Lineup in the Sky in 2023).
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The top 10 spots were dominated by institutions in the United States, except for Université Paris Cité in France (No. 5) and University of Toronto in Canada (No. 10).
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
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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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When push comes to shove, however, the best colleague to have beside you in the trenches is one with whom you’re aligned in both heart and mind.—
Levi King,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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For the latter application, the Loki-Nav can simply be left propped up beside the kindling with the magnifying glass set to the optimum sunlight-focusing angle.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 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
Preposition
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Something feels off — something other than Elon Musk’s waving that chain saw.—
Donald Jason Raymond,
National Review,
9 Mar. 2025
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Some scenes happen in real time for seemingly no reason other than to pad a tight six episodes to a more lucrative 10-episode run.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2025
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 12 Mar. 2025.
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