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)
Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
This, the defense argues, means that to try Read again on anything other than the manslaughter charge would violate Read’s constitutional Double Jeopardy protection rights.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
There could be no cell towers, no solar arrays, no new houses for anyone other than my father and his siblings.
—Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Mar. 2025
Attorneys for his family said there was no secondary seatbelt other than the over-the-shoulder harness.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
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Preposition
Not so long ago, the retail experience in any country other than one’s own meant a wealth of discovery.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
This, the defense argues, means that to try Read again on anything other than the manslaughter charge would violate Read’s constitutional Double Jeopardy protection rights.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
There could be no cell towers, no solar arrays, no new houses for anyone other than my father and his siblings.
—Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Mar. 2025
Attorneys for his family said there was no secondary seatbelt other than the over-the-shoulder harness.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for other (than)
Adverb
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Something else missing from the U.S. in Rodman’s absence?—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Under his breath, Nick instructs everyone else to proceed to the vehicle.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
8 Apr. 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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And that means not just asking the right questions, but doing it differently from the others zillion candidates who read books on interviewing, memorize 50 questions, and regurgitate them robotically.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The tech companies engaged in a slow takeover of Hollywood seem to feel differently.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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The president continued to speak to reporters in the Oval Office after introducing the order while Kid Rock stood beside him and listened along.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
31 Mar. 2025
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Musk even addressed reporters while standing beside Trump behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 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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There were no abnormalities on his scans except for a brief period of atrial tachycardia, which is when the upper chambers of someone’s heart beat faster than normal, the filing said.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2025
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The only improvement came from a rumor that top economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Trump was considering a pause on all tariffs except for China.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 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 11 Apr. 2025.
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