1
as in different
being not of the same kind
no, I need the other pen, the blue one
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2
as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number
we'll be taking one other person on the trip
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3
as in former
having been such at some previous time
I was something of a celebrity in other days
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Recent Examples of other
Wembanyama was supported by 19 points from Stephon Castle, as solid contributions from the Spurs’ other recent lottery riches.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2026
In most cases, those jobs would be filled by other workers, very often earning higher wages.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Martin Heinrich of New Mexico joined most other Republicans in advancing the nominee in a Sunday vote.
—Rebecca Santana, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
Without diplomatic ties or other windows into Iran, the transformation taking place inside the country was difficult for Washington to imagine.
—Jason Rezaian, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2026
In most cases, those jobs would be filled by other workers, very often earning higher wages.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Martin Heinrich of New Mexico joined most other Republicans in advancing the nominee in a Sunday vote.
—Rebecca Santana, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
Without diplomatic ties or other windows into Iran, the transformation taking place inside the country was difficult for Washington to imagine.
—Jason Rezaian, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for other
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But there's a lower risk of having a reaction because your body recognizes your own blood, and there's no risk of contracting infectious disease from a different donor.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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That was a different era, when social media was not a thing.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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This Revive formula lived up to its name, adding more shine, bounce, and control after the very first use.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Ministers remain haunted by events in September 2000 when former Prime Minister Tony Blair’s government, with a majority as large as Starmer’s now, was rocked as farmers and hauliers blockaded refineries and fuel depots amid fury over taxes levied on petrol and diesel.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Republican field includes former state Republican Party chair Don Tracy and attorney Jeannie Evans.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Iranians of diverse religious faiths mark Nowruz even though the hard-line Iranian regime has at times discouraged festivities.—
AMY TAXIN,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Close to two-thirds of our customers watch content in more than four languages, reflecting the growing appetite for diverse storytelling.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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Those in need of medical care should call their doctor, urgent care or emergency department before arriving to help limit additional exposures.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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This designation introduces an additional layer of operational pressure to what is already an unusually strained deployment.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Blume would shower with her father and her older brother, David.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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The funeral prayer for the 41-year-old Afghan father of six who died Saturday in ICE custody was held Tuesday while more questions arise about why he was picked up and what caused his death less than a day later.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2026
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But his distinctive tattoos and fashion sense helped investigators find him — notably, his sweatshirt, his bronze foamposite sneakers, a large gold ring on his left hand and a distinctive tattoo of a globe on his left arm.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The plant has distinctive foliage and orange blooms that spike up from the leaves.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Both officials emphasized the need for unity and continued vigilance, promising to support efforts that prevent further violence in the community.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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With the council’s recent direction, Webb said, city staff and the ad hoc committee will continue further review of the Civic Center Park as a possible site for the police headquarters.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Other.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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