other (than) 1 of 2

as in else
in a different way we cannot make it to the party other than by canceling the previous engagement

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other than

2 of 2

preposition

as in except
not including other than a new jacket, I bought no special clothes for the wedding

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Recent Examples of other (than)
Preposition
But to end the show on someone other than Kate Wyler? Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024 In July, for example, Google Chrome rolled out an update that was designed to lock applications other than Chrome—including malware—from accessing cookie data. Joseph Cox, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024 Parents of kids from closing schools who select a school other than their neighborhood schools – for the next two school years – should have better odds of getting an empty seat in the school of their choice. The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024 Deputies suspected Tarr knew the phone call was being recorded and was speaking to his friend in code –- about something other than deck brackets. Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for other (than) 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for other (than)
Adverb
  • Premises Liability and Catastrophic Injuries: Injuries occurring on someone else's property due to unsafe conditions or catastrophic injuries that result in permanent disability are also areas where personal injury law applies.
    Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • First Watch is encouraging guests to share the cinnamon roll with someone else — anyone in need of a smile.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
Preposition
  • 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
  • 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
Adverb
  • Spice up your life and take on something that excites you or encourages you to use your skills differently.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Specifically, our bill ensures that firearms retailers are not considered differently than general or sporting goods merchants.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Preposition
  • Wardens and guards will continue assigning prison inmates to work in kitchens, clean prison yards or pick up trash beside highways.
    Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Khai was also featured sitting beside her mom on a rollercoaster before the third slide featured her hugging Mickey Mouse.
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Preposition
  • 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
  • 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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  • Activity on TikTok is not included in Billboard charts except for the TikTok Billboard Top 50.
    Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
  • All the other competitors — except for Geyer, who did not get to vote — voted to send him packing.
    Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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  • Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.
    Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 1 June 2020
  • Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.
    Robert Klemko, Washington Post, 30 May 2020

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“Other (than).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other%20%28than%29. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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