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

3 of 3

noun

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Recent Examples of without
Preposition
Like a goalkeeper, who can be 40 minutes without touching the ball and suddenly has to make an almost miraculous intervention. Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025 The season-ending steal was not without controversy. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025 The wide receiver position, though, is not without flux. Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025 Avoid advisors who downplay risks, promise fast approvals without proper due diligence or seem unwilling to disclose their fee structure transparently. Arleo Dordar, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for without
Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
  • Young manages it all with a maturity beyond her years.
    Audra Heinrichs, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
  • This initiative would expand the California Film Commission’s mandate beyond tax credits.
    Adam Bhala Lough, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • Slowing Down and Lotus-Inspired Dining The new season of The White Lotus opens with a meditation session in a glass pavilion, interrupted by gunshots heard outside.
    Anna Haines, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • For people with itchy, water eyes, consider wearing glasses or sunglasses outside to help keep pollen out of your eyes.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • So, if any managers out there seek to drive performance, the series offers a timely reminder that integrating emotional and cognitive experiences is essential for fostering resilient, innovative teams.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • But to understand just how much of a threat the primates are to Mauritius’s ecosystems, and whether they themselves are threatened by trapping, scientists need to know how many monkeys are out there.
    ByRefael Kubersky, science.org, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Even with the new deal, the original 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from all countries will still go into effect on Wednesday as planned, according to White House spokesman Kush Desai.
    Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Reece shows Freddy that desperate times can call for operating outside the lines, while Freddy’s commitment to family, country, and cause will help guide Reece on his path to redemption.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Just the combination of being outdoors, focusing on the beauty and behavior of birds, and engaging in gentle exercise enhances emotional well-being and provides a greater sense of peace.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025

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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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