any other

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1
used to refer to a person or thing that is not particular or specific but is not the one named or referred to
Any other day but tomorrow would be okay. There weren't any other children for us to play with.
2
: in addition to the person or thing just mentioned
Does anyone have any other ideas?

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But this new caterpillar has perhaps the most gruesome method of fashioning a case yet discovered, a bizarre housekeeping regime not reported in any other insect. Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025 There are safety measures in place to protect against the use of harmful mercury or lead in products, for example, but brands don’t have to prove the efficacy of cosmetic ingredients or submit drug requests with clinical studies to the FDA or any other regulatory body. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Apr. 2025 Unlike traditional workout sneakers, your trail runners should be crafted with additional tread and a more durable design to protect your feet and ankles while traversing craggy rocks, slippery leaves, and any other unpredictable terrain. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025 Whether he's taken by the Browns at No. 2 or the New York Giants at No. 3 — or any other team that trades up or lucks out — Carter could be a day-one game-changer in the NFL. Becky Sullivan, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for any other

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“Any other.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/any%20other. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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