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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2
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
Those restrictions upend the conventional understanding of the 14th Amendment’s citizenship guarantee for people born on U.S. soil, which the Supreme Court and most legal scholars have long interpreted to include only a few narrow exceptions, like the children of diplomats.
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Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 15 May 2025
Those states still allow some exceptions after the ban kicks in.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Although scientists report to have revived a 2,000-year-old date palm seed from an archaeological site in the Middle East, such cases are the exception.
—Katarina Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
The measure would provide funding for implementation and allow exceptions for students with learning challenges or translation needs.
—Sarah Taddeo, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 15 May 2025
Those states still allow some exceptions after the ban kicks in.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Although scientists report to have revived a 2,000-year-old date palm seed from an archaeological site in the Middle East, such cases are the exception.
—Katarina Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
The measure would provide funding for implementation and allow exceptions for students with learning challenges or translation needs.
—Sarah Taddeo, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exception
Noun
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It was never sold in the U.S. thanks to the unwavering objections of a resolute reviewer at the FDA named Frances Oldham Kelsey.—
David Armstrong,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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With Republicans going it alone, over the objections of Democrats in the House and Senate critical of the tax package as a giveaway to the rich that will hurt Americans who depend on federal services, leaders will need almost every Republican on board.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Automated Alerts And Human Validation An AI system might flag an anomaly and send a real-time alert.—
Shashidhar Reddy Keshireddy,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Plays like that make Mangiapane valuable on any roster, even if that 35-goal season with the Calgary Flames back in 2021-22 turns out to be an anomaly.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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The complaint says a 58-year-old woman showed up at AdventHealth TimberRidge ER in Ocala with chills, fever and numbness in her hands and face.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2025
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According to the complaint, the water district and county have rejected Kenny’s legal claims, which typically precede a lawsuit against a government agency and give both parties a chance to settle the allegations themselves before going to court.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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That's a rarity for the company, which is known for its pioneering rocket reuse.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
21 May 2025
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The head coach, general manager and quarterback are all back, which has been a rarity around Bank of America Stadium during David Tepper’s seven-year tenure as owner.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Got a burning question, or comment, for On Politics?You can submit them here or send me an email atrdmorin@usatoday.com.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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That leaves one central question and, characteristic of Dylan himself, two ways to view it.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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King underwent surgery Tuesday after doctors discovered a heart abnormality.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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After undergoing tests, it was discovered that King had a heart abnormality and underwent successful surgery to address it.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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“Exception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exception. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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