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

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 Pacers won without star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who missed the entire second half with left hamstring tightness. Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025 But Good Girl, an ambitious, often beautiful, yet bloated debut set against the backdrop of Germany’s growing anti-immigrant sentiment, wrestles with the knot of Nila’s self-loathing without ever quite undoing it. Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025 These commanders have reportedly sent North Korean troops into assault campaigns without providing adequate rear-fire support, leaving them vulnerable and contributing to high casualty rates. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025 If Yoon fails to appear on Tuesday, a second hearing will proceed on Thursday, with or without him in attendance. Helen Regan, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for without 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
  • This might seem like an easy question, but some of us might have items floating around that no longer work (like a musical jewelry box) that hold sentimental value far beyond its function.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Yet this issue extends well beyond individual matchups.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • Before the hearing, a handful of Trump supporters and critics gathered outside.
    Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Valentyna, meanwhile, spent more than a week in the basement as fighting raged outside.
    Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • Rookie Devin Carter is out with right wrist soreness.
    Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Certainly, Joe Biden has been out there trying to define his own legacy.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The geopolitical consequences are profound, especially as a new president prepares to take office: If Russia, or any other country, were found culpable for violent attacks on U.S. government personnel, Washington would likely feel compelled to forcefully respond.
    Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • And researchers continue to conduct challenge trials with the goal of developing better vaccines than the ones on the market and now want to expand trials to other countries.
    Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • And to sweeten the deal, a stay at the Boston Harbor Hotel also allows guests to pay a visit to Rowes Wharf Sea Grille—a top spot for lobster, oysters and clam chowder—without having to step outdoors and brave the winter weather.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The ceremony is currently still set to be held outdoors.
    Joe Edwards, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025

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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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