1
as in different
being not of the same kind
no, I need the other pen, the blue one
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2
as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number
we'll be taking one other person on the trip
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3
as in former
having been such at some previous time
I was something of a celebrity in other days
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Recent Examples of other
The novella unspools Hamida’s subsequent encounters with other disadvantaged women.
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JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Its unique shape stands out, while the tan color looks elegant against furniture or other decorations.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
By Tuesday, Melissa had morphed into a high-end Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph, tying it with with four other hurricanes as the second-strongest storm recorded in the Atlantic since records began in 1851.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Sheen and Cruise knew each other from their early days in Hollywood.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
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JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Its unique shape stands out, while the tan color looks elegant against furniture or other decorations.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
By Tuesday, Melissa had morphed into a high-end Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph, tying it with with four other hurricanes as the second-strongest storm recorded in the Atlantic since records began in 1851.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Sheen and Cruise knew each other from their early days in Hollywood.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for other
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The characters are all different, but the contrast in personalities was similar.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Lee made a video about the clear-shoe trend, adopted by the likes of Simone Rocha and Loewe for spring 2026; Loewe layered socks of different colors with transparent kitten heels.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Looking to add even more bottoms to your travel wardrobe?—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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Denver has a pair of young prospects on their practice squad in Patrick Murtagh and Caleb Lohner, a seventh-round pick in April’s NFL Draft, but Denver has been seeking more experience at the position.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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And importantly, Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership is an affirmation of its sovereignty, putting it in equal standing with its former occupier, Indonesia, within the regional bloc.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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Shared soap opera experience wasn't the only thing Vergara had in common with former Days of Our Lives actress and current Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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With such a prolific and diverse career, Beyoncé has simply too many iconic looks to choose from.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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These teams combine the boundary-busting power of AI with diverse human expertise to consistently produce breakthrough solutions.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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The new congressional maps proposed by the state’s Democrats, which Proposition 50 will implement, are intended to net the party five additional seats in the House—but their actual impact will still depend on races in those districts.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The financing methods being used to fund the infrastructure build out adds an additional dimension of risk.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Estimates based on a family with two 40-year-old parents with two children, 10 years and 5 years old.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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So long as that situation continues, the 43-year-old’s allegedly arrogant and stand-offish treatment of his players will not worry the club hierarchy too much.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Each of these titles represents a distinctive cinematic vision — works that captivate with their visual language, emotional depth, and masterful craftsmanship.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Dry lower-leg skin in African-American women is distinctive for its downregulation of several free fatty acids.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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In a social media post, the sheriff’s office said the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks had taken custody of the animal but offered no further details.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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But after further investigation, Smith said that detectives determined the pedestrian was hit by only one vehicle, and that driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Other.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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