1
as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
I take strong exception to your assessment of his singing ability
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as in anomaly
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
her tardiness today is an exception; usually she's on time
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Recent Examples of exception
Avoid leaving items in the sink (soaking a pot or pan is a minor exception) or out on the countertops with the intention of getting to them later.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
The only exceptions to Colorado’s firearm purchase age restriction are for those in the U.S. Military and for peace officers.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
An exception in the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act allows suits if a gunmaker is accused of knowingly violating a state or federal law.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 6 June 2025
There are exceptions to the ban, including for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, Afghan Special Immigrant Visa holders, and people qualifying for a national interest waiver.
—Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
The only exceptions to Colorado’s firearm purchase age restriction are for those in the U.S. Military and for peace officers.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
An exception in the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act allows suits if a gunmaker is accused of knowingly violating a state or federal law.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 6 June 2025
There are exceptions to the ban, including for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, Afghan Special Immigrant Visa holders, and people qualifying for a national interest waiver.
—Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exception
Noun
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Several Republicans have already expressed objections to the legislation as approved by the House.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
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Product joined to hear objections directly from the field.—
Aaron Biggs,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Key benefits include: Enhanced Detection: AI uncovers patterns and anomalies missed by traditional systems.—
Ravi Gedela,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The mass shooter, meticulously assembling his arsenal, is a statistical anomaly.—
Malcolm Gladwell,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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The complaint argues that CAA’s trade secrets are essential to making the company — and the industry — run.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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That’s the first time taxes have topped the list of complaints since December 2020.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Leading a Slow but Strategic Shift Despite its early-mover status, Semler Scientific remains a rarity.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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This new find is particularly exciting due to the rarity of evidence for human-whale interactions.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
28 May 2025
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The question of the teams’ rivalry status is not confirmed, but recent events point to the answer being a yes.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Judge Subramanian denied the defense's first motion, ruling that the questions were not prejudicial.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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At the end of the study period, there was a significant decrease in sperm count and an increase in sperm abnormalities in the dogs who wore the polyester pants.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
7 June 2025
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The app detects arrhythmias and irregular heartbeats, early signs of heart failure, indicators of coronary artery disease and heart valve abnormalities.—
Ramsha Waseem,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
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“Exception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exception. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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