without 1 of 3

1
as in wanting
not having spent two days without food

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2
as in beyond
out of the reach or sphere of a goal without our grasp

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without

2 of 3

adverb

as in outside

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without

3 of 3

noun

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Recent Examples of without
Preposition
The Pacers won without star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who missed the entire second half with left hamstring tightness. Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025 But Good Girl, an ambitious, often beautiful, yet bloated debut set against the backdrop of Germany’s growing anti-immigrant sentiment, wrestles with the knot of Nila’s self-loathing without ever quite undoing it. Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025 These commanders have reportedly sent North Korean troops into assault campaigns without providing adequate rear-fire support, leaving them vulnerable and contributing to high casualty rates. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025 If Yoon fails to appear on Tuesday, a second hearing will proceed on Thursday, with or without him in attendance. Helen Regan, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for without 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
  • Yet this issue extends well beyond individual matchups.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
  • The group, which entered already with the lowest percentage (30.7%) in the NBA, finished at 15.6% from beyond the arc.
    Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • On Tuesday, as bureaucratic snafus delayed the release of about a dozen January 6-ers from the DC jail, protesters gathered outside.
    Tess Owen, WIRED, 23 Jan. 2025
  • So, customers of the downtown store can step outside and immediately try out your new iPhone 16’s latest features in the outdoor courtyard.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • Meanwhile, Miller strategized with a client who owned a gym franchise and was struggling to differentiate from all the other gyms out there.
    Tim Maurer, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
  • If single, put yourself out there and see who crosses your path.
    Kyle Thomas, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Global supply chains are extremely complex, running through many different countries and across borders, and new fees could force companies to start the arduous process of re-engineering those lines.
    Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 22 Jan. 2025
  • By 1997, when 84 countries signed the Kyoto Protocol to curb global greenhouse gas emissions, the oil industry had built an effective apparatus for actively discrediting climate science and opposing policies and actions that could help slow climate change.
    Joe Árvai, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • The ceremony is currently still set to be held outdoors.
    Joe Edwards, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
  • And to sweeten the deal, a stay at the Boston Harbor Hotel also allows guests to pay a visit to Rowes Wharf Sea Grille—a top spot for lobster, oysters and clam chowder—without having to step outdoors and brave the winter weather.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025

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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.

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