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preposition

wi-ˈt͟hau̇t How to pronounce without (audio)
Definition of withoutnext
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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

as in outside

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without

3 of 3

noun

as in sticks

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Recent Examples of without
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The Royals are already without two relievers in Hunter Harvey and Sam Long. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2025 Oakland has been without a permanent mayor since November, when Thao was recalled from office in a first for the city with more than 60 percent of voters in favor of her ouster. — Jared Gans, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025 But this franchise has now gone 14 seasons without making the playoffs, longer than any team in the history of the league. — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025 At every turn, Pugh manages to come across as both normal and empowered without ever crossing into faux-relatability or meaningless girlbossisms. — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for without
Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
  1. beyond
  2. outside
  3. out
  4. country
  5. outdoors
Preposition
  • Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney has said that the investigation is ongoing and has expanded beyond just Gilgo Beach.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The products are only available in the UK now but will be rolled out to the E.U. and beyond in 2025.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Definition of beyond
Adverb
  • But after a couple of minutes another cop came back in and told us to go outside with our hands up, Maldonado said.
    — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
  • For the best show, head outside during the early morning hours of April 22, as this is the peak of the meteor shower, ideally between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. local time, just before dawn.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of outside
Adverb
  • As one of the oldest running shoe brands out there, New Balance has always had a reputation for making solid sneaks that get the job done.
    — Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Here’s a fun fact for all the marketing pros out there: Blogs are your playground for SEO keywords.
    — Tonia Ryan, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Definition of out
Noun
  • But past Democratic and Republican presidents have used their parole authorities to allow people from countries in turmoil to come to the United States, including Soviet and Vietnamese citizens.
    — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Trump and White House officials have expressed optimism that trade deals could be reached in the next few weeks, pointing to overtures from countries including Israel, South Korea, Japan and Vietnam.
    — Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of country
Adverb
  • The lush motif is carried outdoors to the deck off of the kitchen, where the hillside’s palm trees, bougainvillea and citrus provide shade for the dining table and chairs.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The Air Quality Index near fireworks often reaches the hazardous level which states everyone should avoid all physical activities outdoors.
    — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Definition of outdoors

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