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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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)
Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
But there is no curb on the pardon other than the conscience of the executive issuing one.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2025
Many of these forms of ID, other than a passport, either include a birth certificate or must be presented alongside a birth certificate.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Of the 10 candidates, there are only a few that have shown their knowledge in areas other than finance.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
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Preposition
The tech titan turned government cost cutter has emerged as the central player other than President Donald Trump in his three-week-old presidency, igniting fierce debate with a blitz of shocking moves at federal agencies.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
But there is no curb on the pardon other than the conscience of the executive issuing one.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2025
Many of these forms of ID, other than a passport, either include a birth certificate or must be presented alongside a birth certificate.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Of the 10 candidates, there are only a few that have shown their knowledge in areas other than finance.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
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Adverb
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What’s more crucial to protect: the snake’s (or, say, the gun owner’s) freedom to wield a deadly weapon in public or everyone else’s freedom from getting bitten (or shot)?—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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Everybody else is now allowed to celebrate their roots but not those with transatlantic bonds.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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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
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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
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As with the first email, the second deadline was handled very differently across Trump’s administration.—
Christian Datoc,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
4 Mar. 2025
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But Okereke, 28, was utilized differently in 2024 and didn’t have nearly the same impact before back injury ended his season 12 games in.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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When push comes to shove, however, the best colleague to have beside you in the trenches is one with whom you’re aligned in both heart and mind.—
Levi King,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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For the latter application, the Loki-Nav can simply be left propped up beside the kindling with the magnifying glass set to the optimum sunlight-focusing angle.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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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
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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
Preposition
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Rock continued to stay clear of Oscar events in the years after the slap except for his attendance at a viewing party in Miami for the 95th Academy Awards.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Growing up, Edwards barely saw any Black players at local games—except for her own family.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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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
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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 9 Mar. 2025.
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