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)
Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 5 July 2025
While this seems logical, PSA levels can be elevated for reasons other than cancer.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
Advertisement In other cases, however, the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Administration on immigration, giving it legroom to revoke temporary legal protections and deport many migrants—including to countries other than their own.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 25 June 2025
Nothing is driving the decision other than the timing of whether or not this remains to be a relevant asset to keep within our portfolio.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
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Preposition
The shaded areas of the map show the approximate boundaries where air quality is available and listed as anything other than good.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 5 July 2025
While this seems logical, PSA levels can be elevated for reasons other than cancer.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
Advertisement In other cases, however, the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Administration on immigration, giving it legroom to revoke temporary legal protections and deport many migrants—including to countries other than their own.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 25 June 2025
Nothing is driving the decision other than the timing of whether or not this remains to be a relevant asset to keep within our portfolio.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for other (than)
Adverb
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Skip the roses, the peonies, and see what else your local market or flower shop has to offer.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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The economic promise of AI justifies high chip prices, but if that goes away, the chip industry needs to find something else to persuade people to sustain investment in advanced chip manufacturing.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
13 July 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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Women’s bodies store and use creatine differently from men's.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
14 July 2025
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Had there been surveillance video, there is little doubt that things would have turned out differently for those innocent boys.—
Robert Chiarito,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Preposition
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On a pond shore at a wildlife refuge in southeast Boise, beside the Idaho Shakespeare Festival grounds, recent Timberline High School graduate Ben Gallafent snagged the catch of the day.—
Alex Music
July 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Another snap captured Johan holding up his diploma while Klum and Henry smiled beside him.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
7 July 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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The Cubs have largely stayed healthy — except for the rotation.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
13 July 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 19 Jul. 2025.
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