Do other than
Except and do other than are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Except" instead a conjunction phrase "Do other than".
Except
Except verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.
Do other than and except are semantically related. You can use "Do other than" instead a conjunction "Except".
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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In Neverwinter Nights, it is theoretically possible to slaughter the entire population of the city of Neverwinter...except for Aribeth, who is totally indestructible and doesn't react to anything you do other than talk to her.
Source: Off the Rails - In the Star Trek: The Original Series episode "The Trouble With Tribbles", tribbles are harmless except for the fact that all they do other than sit there, look cute, and make funny noises is eat and breed.
Source: Cute Clumsy Creature -
Idle Game: Except for the clickable "Golden Cookies" that appear occasionally, there isn't much to do other than wait until you have enough cookies for the next upgrade.
Source: Video Game / Cookie Clicker
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Except and Do other than. (2017). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/do_other_than/except
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