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

2 of 3

adverb

as in outside

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without

3 of 3

noun

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Recent Examples of without
Preposition
The Royals are already without two relievers in Hunter Harvey and Sam Long. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2025 Oakland has been without a permanent mayor since November, when Thao was recalled from office in a first for the city with more than 60 percent of voters in favor of her ouster. Jared Gans, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025 But this franchise has now gone 14 seasons without making the playoffs, longer than any team in the history of the league. Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025 At every turn, Pugh manages to come across as both normal and empowered without ever crossing into faux-relatability or meaningless girlbossisms. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for without
Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
  • Our challenge, beyond putting on an indelible show, was to find a way to make our dissension clear, with dignity and creativity.
    Ryan Miller, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
  • This strategic move into media ventures underscores Ronaldo’s ambition to solidify his influence in the entertainment industry, ensuring his brand’s longevity well beyond his soccer career.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • For the best show, head outside during the early morning hours of April 22, as this is the peak of the meteor shower, ideally between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. local time, just before dawn.
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • But after a couple of minutes another cop came back in and told us to go outside with our hands up, Maldonado said.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • According to financial sources: Skims, which had been out looking to top off its latest fundraising round ahead of a potential initial public offering in the second half, hit pause on the fundraising.
    Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • His third shot on the par-4 fifth was 152 yards out.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But past Democratic and Republican presidents have used their parole authorities to allow people from countries in turmoil to come to the United States, including Soviet and Vietnamese citizens.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The 2025 Osaka World Exposition opened over the weekend, featuring more than 150 pavilions from countries, regions, and groups around the world.
    Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • The lush motif is carried outdoors to the deck off of the kitchen, where the hillside’s palm trees, bougainvillea and citrus provide shade for the dining table and chairs.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The Air Quality Index near fireworks often reaches the hazardous level which states everyone should avoid all physical activities outdoors.
    U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025

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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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