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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Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025
But giving play-calling back to offensive coordinator Mike Kafka would raise a similar question: what sense does that make, other than using the guy who is already under contract rather than firing him, hiring somebody else and paying double?
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 28 Jan. 2025
Biden converted their death sentences to life imprisonment, consistent with his administration’s moratorium on federal executions in cases other than terrorism and mass shootings.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025
McGroarty’s one of those kids who just looks like a pro hockey player in all of the areas other than his speed/pace at times.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
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Preposition
The rest appeared to be nonviolent offenders or people who have not committed any criminal offense other than crossing the border illegally.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025
But giving play-calling back to offensive coordinator Mike Kafka would raise a similar question: what sense does that make, other than using the guy who is already under contract rather than firing him, hiring somebody else and paying double?
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 28 Jan. 2025
Biden converted their death sentences to life imprisonment, consistent with his administration’s moratorium on federal executions in cases other than terrorism and mass shootings.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025
McGroarty’s one of those kids who just looks like a pro hockey player in all of the areas other than his speed/pace at times.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for other (than)
Adverb
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What else is going on Record-breaking rain lashes California, with two people killed during storm in Sonoma County.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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Who else has signed with Boise State? Bronco fans will have 33 new players to cheer on in August.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Feb. 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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Time flowed differently, and my vision felt soft and the world around me pure and unaggressive.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Chamber sealers go about things a bit differently and offer some unique applications.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appétit,
27 Jan. 2025
Preposition
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The most gifted fashion choices are saved for Chloë Sevigny sitting beside Tim Heidecker as military talking heads who never bother to stand up from their chairs.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
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As the movies rolled on, Derek Berg, founder of the Clarendon Hills Music Academy, performed along beside them, matching the beats of the movie with synthesized scores.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 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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And healthy – except for bronchitis for which he was given a shot of antibiotic.—
Carole Wendt,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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In general, the agreement is that children under two should have no screen time at all, except for video chatting with grandparents or other family members, which is considered quality time interacting with others.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 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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