as in except
not including
excluding me, plan on five guests for dinner tonight
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as in banning
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
the revelation that the candidate had excluded journalists from certain news outlets from the press briefing
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Recent Examples of excluding
Wendy Nelson Espeland, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
For the first nine months of the year, sales globally were up 1%, excluding the impact of currency exchange rates.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
To the extent permitted by law, these Terms shall be governed by, subject to and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States of America, excluding all conflict of law rules.
—Time, 10 Feb. 2026
The average price target calls for about 6% upside from current levels, excluding the dividend.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
It is scheduled to take place 40 days before Easter (excluding Sundays).
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 10 Feb. 2026
The spending data focuses only on goods excluding autos, and does not capture likely spending by higher-income households on travel, restaurants and entertainment.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
In response to the claim that the county overspent on salaries and overtime pay, Abruzzo also pointed out how the average county employee salary in 2025 (excluding firefighters) was $72,214, which is nearly $40,000 less than the county’s median income of $111,800.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Each of those films, excluding Crouching Tiger, won Best Film.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
This, to justify excluding sociology classes as meeting core requirements, now the status quo for all state universities in Florida.
—Wendy Nelson Espeland, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
For the first nine months of the year, sales globally were up 1%, excluding the impact of currency exchange rates.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
To the extent permitted by law, these Terms shall be governed by, subject to and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States of America, excluding all conflict of law rules.
—Time, 10 Feb. 2026
The average price target calls for about 6% upside from current levels, excluding the dividend.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
It is scheduled to take place 40 days before Easter (excluding Sundays).
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 10 Feb. 2026
The spending data focuses only on goods excluding autos, and does not capture likely spending by higher-income households on travel, restaurants and entertainment.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
In response to the claim that the county overspent on salaries and overtime pay, Abruzzo also pointed out how the average county employee salary in 2025 (excluding firefighters) was $72,214, which is nearly $40,000 less than the county’s median income of $111,800.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Each of those films, excluding Crouching Tiger, won Best Film.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excluding
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
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Universities are under threat of government interference, book banning has reached unprecedented levels, journalists and artists and media outlets and attorneys are being punished, silenced, and doxed, and dissent everywhere is being criminalized.—
Gioia Woods,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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In June the City Council voted unanimously to make NoDa a congested business district, too, effectively banning street vending without a permit.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 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
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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
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The proposal bolsters a 2017 law generally barring cities from passing laws to limit short-term rentals.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit is challenging a requirement that these parents be placed on a state registry, barring them from certain jobs.—
Shoshana Walter,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The challenge is confirming biological activity while eliminating non-biologic explanations.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
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Spencer Jones was out with a concussion, eliminating the immediacy of Denver’s plan to convert his two-way contract and give him a roster spot.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On Wednesday, a Knoxville judge granted Aguilar a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, prohibiting the governing body from restricting Aguilar’s eligibility before an injunction hearing.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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There isn’t a Texas law prohibiting gender identity teaching.—
Samuel O’Neal
February 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Fiber slows digestion, preventing sharp glucose spikes while delivering antioxidants that protect brain cells.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Coronary heart disease occurs when fatty deposits called plaque build up in the heart’s arteries, preventing them from delivering oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.—
Barbara Mantel,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The games rule Card and board games are great gifts, often inexpensive, fun for many ages – excepting babies, of course – and capable of holding attention for a long time.—
Angela J. Narayan,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
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The order follows the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which required the Justice Department to release all of the remaining investigation files within a 30-day deadline, excepting redactions to protect victim and witness identities.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Excluding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excluding. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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