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Recent Examples of without
John Hall, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
The small polka dot makes for a fun design detail without becoming twee, or dating itself.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 25 May 2025
The set is an easy stand-in for this moment in Birbiglia’s career: ambitious without being flashy, all in the execution.
—Kelly Stout, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
Consider some of these free alternatives to get you out and exploring, without breaking the bank.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 25 May 2025
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Preposition
Information on Demand: Ask for weather updates, quick calculations, or the latest business news without picking up your phone or opening a browser, enabling you to multitask and continue working with minimal disruption.
—John Hall, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
The small polka dot makes for a fun design detail without becoming twee, or dating itself.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 25 May 2025
The set is an easy stand-in for this moment in Birbiglia’s career: ambitious without being flashy, all in the execution.
—Kelly Stout, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
Consider some of these free alternatives to get you out and exploring, without breaking the bank.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
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Republicans are working to pass the debt limit increase within the legislation through a party-line vote that would extend borrowing authority beyond the 2026 election, avoiding the need to negotiate terms with Democrats.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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From anarchists to orders Antonio Gramsci, the early 20th-century Italian Marxist theorist, expanded the concept of hegemony beyond international relations into a class analysis.—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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Some sellers will try to bypass the official sales channel process – to save the transaction fee – and invite buyers to complete the transaction outside.—
Benjamin Voyer,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Photo : Anthony Barcelo A bedroom on the bottom floor flows outside.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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Bigger predators are another major threat to stray cats, but perhaps the biggest danger for them out there is traffic.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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The jury is still out, though, because final tariff levels are still up in the air and could rekindle inflation down the line.—
Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
Noun
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By creating a single market for goods and services across 54 countries, AfCFTA improves the ease of doing business and increases cross-border opportunities.—
Tim Clark,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Euro country bond yields were last lower after the fresh inflation data, with the German 10-year bond yield falling by over two basis points to 2.499%, while the yield on the French 10-year bond was last down by more than one basis point to 3.169%.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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The combined event will take place both inside the downtown convention center, and outdoors on the surrounding streets, from Sept. 26-28.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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Applying sunscreen before spending time outdoors can help lower your risk for sunburn and skin cancer.1 Using sunscreen past its expiration date may not protect your skin from damage, as the product could be less effective.—
Health,
Health,
27 May 2025
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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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