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Recent Examples of without
Robert Samuels, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
That way, your ideas can land without sounding stern.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Sink a third of them in the ground to create sturdy sides without mortar.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Discomfort that resolves quickly without altering movement or feeling cautionary can be a positive sign.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
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Preposition
In 2010, American Evan Lysacek was the last gold medalist to win without a quadruple jump in his program.
—Robert Samuels, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
That way, your ideas can land without sounding stern.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Sink a third of them in the ground to create sturdy sides without mortar.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Discomfort that resolves quickly without altering movement or feeling cautionary can be a positive sign.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
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Going forward, future work will focus on expanding sensor coverage and improving durability, both of which are necessary for moving the technology beyond laboratory prototypes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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His office described the visit as part of a broader push to expand cooperation beyond security into trade, investment, education and development.—
NINIEK KARMINI,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Even plastic bags get woven into sleeping mats for residents who may be sleeping outside or don’t have a bed.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Campers are still left to cook their meals outside, but the van's lift-up tailgate provides plenty of overhead coverage.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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While the rest of the Orlando locker room will take some time off during the week-long break to prepare for the final stretch of the regular season, Richardson will be out west aiming to live up to the dunk contest legacy of his father.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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After the latest drop of the Epstein files, Andrew and Sarah’s move out of Royal Lodge was accelerated, and both were out by February 2, just days after the release of the files and the damning content within them.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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According to internal administration documents reviewed by The Associated Press, there are 47 third-country agreements at various stages of negotiation.—
STEPHEN GROVES,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, each of these three countries have sought to offer support to Cuba in recent days.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Many susceptible houseplants have close relatives grown outdoors that can serve as reservoirs for spores.—
Rachel Gillett,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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The social and emotional value—especially when playing with others outdoors—teaches kids cooperation, communication, following directions, and the art of winning/losing gracefully.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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