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as in wanting
not having spent two days without food

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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

without

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noun

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Recent Examples of without
Noun
Mercifully, there were no bovine interventions today, and the race passed through this part of north-western France without any incidents of note. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 12 July 2025 These robots are keeping cotton fields weed-free without the need for chemicals, freeing up workers to focus on more skilled tasks and helping farmers manage their operations more efficiently. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025 And, without the implementation of a tax, luxury consumption was turned into an engine of public finance. Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025 Congress just passed a major increase in immigration enforcement funding without amnesty, which Trump signed into law on July 4. W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for without
Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
  • Authorities still have not said how many people were missing beyond the children from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp along a river in Kerr County where most of the dead were recovered.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 July 2025
  • Some things are beyond the capacity of a child to understand, while others resonate most profoundly out of the mouths of babes.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 5 July 2025
Adverb
  • Guests start outside on a heated patio with small bites before moving into a sleek dining room for a multi-course meal.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
  • The hallways are dotted with live trees and other greenery, which gives the space a fresh, natural feeling that contrasts soothingly with what’s outside.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
Adverb
  • Winker, who has been out since May 4, entered Sunday with three hits, including a home run, in 11 at-bats over four minor-league games.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
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    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • The European Commission and its president, Ursula von der Leyen, are navigating a tightrope–balancing a unified negotiating stance with the political and economic pressures facing individual countries.
    Myron Brilliant, Time, 9 July 2025
  • Tariffs on more than 100 countries with which the United States had a deficit?
    Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Adverb
  • When outdoors, a high UV level can indicate three major health risks.
    Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
  • Here are tips on how to stay safe 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, 14 July 2025

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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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