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
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The Illuminate also includes tough-sensitive switches for turning the light on and for adjusting settings without using the wireless remote. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025 Homeowners can simply walk away from the burden, cash in hand, for a fair and reasonable price without any hidden fees or expenses. Kc Property Group, Kansas City Star, 2 Mar. 2025 Presently, the chattering class is outraged that a Trump government dismissal of Adams’ criminal case, without prejudice, will jeopardize NYC, believing Adams will rollover for President Trump on anything near and dear to Trump. Arnold Kriss, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2025 Technologies such as advanced encryption, anonymization and tokenization safeguard consumer information while enabling financial institutions and retailers to derive valuable insights without ever exchanging datasets or exposing personal data. Jon Jacobson, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for without
Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
  • The Senators get a player who can help them now and possibly beyond for a manageable cost.
    Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
  • The impact of the destruction was felt far beyond the borders of these communities and the tens of billions in damage will take years to clean up.
    Riley Hoffman, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • The intimate dinner featured familiar New York fashion faces — Emily Ratajkowski, Evan Mock, Iris Apatow, editors — as well as a few guests who are more likely to be found outside, like freeride skier Dennis Ranalter.
    Kristen Tauer, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
  • The big picture: Interest in gardening exploded during the pandemic, when people isolated in their homes sought refuge outside, and signals suggest it's remained high since.
    Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • Outfielder Austin Slater is out two to three weeks with a left oblique strain suffered Monday.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
  • There’s so much out there already that is just genre that’s available on all the platforms.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • President Trump now calling Ukrainian President Zelensky a dictator, later blaming Ukraine's leaders for Putin's attack on that country.
    ABC NEWS, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
  • They are often flagged in countries like the Bahamas, Liberia and Panama.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • Thus, the Rays will use George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa as their home facility, moving outdoors for the first time in the franchise’s 27-year history.
    John Perrotto, Forbes, 4 Mar. 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.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025

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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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