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)
Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Not only is wallpaper easy to apply, but the mural-like results will make your space seem anything other than a regular bathroom.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
Organized Crime is the first Law & Order show to air somewhere other than NBC since Criminal Intent moved to USA Network in 2007.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Would anyone other than the crew have ever known about the poor working conditions on Rust?
—Becky Morrison, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2025
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Preposition
The report found that approximately 200 truck drivers provided no other service other than shuttling other workers from place to place, then remained in their vehicles while other employees did some actual work.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Not only is wallpaper easy to apply, but the mural-like results will make your space seem anything other than a regular bathroom.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
Organized Crime is the first Law & Order show to air somewhere other than NBC since Criminal Intent moved to USA Network in 2007.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Would anyone other than the crew have ever known about the poor working conditions on Rust?
—Becky Morrison, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for other (than)
Adverb
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Well, that’s an interesting point that only someone else can make about your material.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
15 Mar. 2025
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Not to mention if Robert Downey Jr. can play Iron Man and Doctor Doom, Jenna Ortega should be able to play the Vice President's daughter and someone else.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 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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Said differently, with their savings from last season’s trade, the Tigers got Flaherty for roughly $20 million this year, and added two top-five prospects to the organization.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Rich in cultural traditions, different selections of these heirloom varieties favor different climates and geographies differently, offering a wide range of aromas and flavors.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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There’s been a thread of vulnerability running concurrently beside superb highs for some time.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Some who have stood beside our Afghan partners are speaking out.—
Beth Bailey,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 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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No New Yorker succession has been without last-minute drama, except for, possibly, the first, in 1951, when the magazine’s founding editor died while having one of his lungs removed, and the ship glided on under his longtime deputy.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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In the past, Eilish has sent Happier Than Ever to No. 1 on each and every one of those rankings except for the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
15 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 27 Mar. 2025.
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