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

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adverb

as in outside

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without

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noun

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Recent Examples of without
Preposition
The charter today allows the city manager to spend up to $50,000 for non-public works construction contracts without needing council approval. Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024 Access is easy without the need for ladders (rooftop tents) or crawling (traditional ground tents). Fergus Scholes, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024 Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add tortillas, as many as will fit without overlapping, and heat 1 minute per side. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024 The stakes are high: an AI capable of high-level autonomy without a framework of integrity could make decisions that, while efficient or logical, conflict with societal or ethical values. Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for without 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
  • The findings also highlight the need for using genetic analysis and tools from other scientific disciplines to fully understand the past of Pompeii and beyond.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
  • One of the primary reasons some astrophysicists propose there is a planet beyond Neptune has to do with odd orbits.
    Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
Adverb
  • This supports our mission to get more people active and outside.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Shand repeatedly insisted there was no one else outside, even as five more desperate Indians wandered to the vehicle from the fields, including one going in and out of consciousness.
    Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
Adverb
  • Sam is putting herself out there in such a huge way for her.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Of course, everybody’s out there trying their hardest to play hard to win and make the play to win the game.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The virus’ spread prompted the World Health Organization in August to declare a public health emergency of international concern, particularly as the virus spread to several other neighboring countries in Africa.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
  • Make plans to see people from other countries or different backgrounds.
    Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
Adverb
  • Even outdoors, you can be exposed to high levels of secondhand smoke if someone is smoking nearby.
    David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • The musical Sunset Boulevard takes a brief detour outdoors during productions.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024

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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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