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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Recent Examples of other (than)
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
These bottoms are undetectable as anything other than jeans, due to their photorealistic jean print.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The deputy's involvement drew scrutiny because the sheriff's office's policy is that deputies should not participate in outside agencies' arrests other than to be present for security purposes.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
But the project’s success may ultimately hinge on functions other than sequencing.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
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Preposition
No poll taken anywhere in the country in the past month has anything other than the economy as the top issue for Latinos.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
These bottoms are undetectable as anything other than jeans, due to their photorealistic jean print.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The deputy's involvement drew scrutiny because the sheriff's office's policy is that deputies should not participate in outside agencies' arrests other than to be present for security purposes.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
But the project’s success may ultimately hinge on functions other than sequencing.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for other (than)
Adverb
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Part of me has to lie—part of me has to die—to satisfy someone else’s need for their language to fit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Now everything else is being affected.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
4 Nov. 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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Apple Music Replay functions a bit differently from Spotify Wrapped.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Epic Group has suggestions on how factory owners can build differently in a case study that will come out in a couple of months, Ralapanawe said.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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Jim Irsay stood beside his private jet just days after the 2021 season ended and made sure the camera was rolling to capture his thoughts.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Set on almost two acres beside a working horse farm, the property feels like a private resort hidden in plain sight.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 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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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
Preposition
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Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
26 Oct. 2025
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All of these are nocturnal except for the ground hogs.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Other (than).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other%20%28than%29. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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