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)
Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
The problem often occurs from using nonstick sprays that contain ingredients other than oil.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
There is no viable economic use of a mineral estate other than to extract the minerals for profit.
—Chris Kieser, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Anything other than that is coming from people’s ignorance.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
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Preposition
Like Damiano, Kovatchev approached the diabetes problem from a perspective other than a physician’s—in his case, through mathematical modeling.
—Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
The problem often occurs from using nonstick sprays that contain ingredients other than oil.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
There is no viable economic use of a mineral estate other than to extract the minerals for profit.
—Chris Kieser, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Anything other than that is coming from people’s ignorance.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for other (than)
Adverb
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Netflix never gave me a special; Comedy Central gave me one, but nobody else ever did, HBO or anything like that.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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And Tarrant’s Noa, despite getting more screentime than either of them, is so far more just an amiably clueless straight man for everyone else (but mostly Colette) to project their weirdness onto than a compelling personality of his own.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 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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Perhaps if Wims caught that score-tying pass in the first quarter, the entire game would have unfolded differently.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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But sources told Fortune that these cuts are being discussed differently internally than the typical URA process.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Frankincense and resins open the composition, mingling with tonka and vanilla bean for a sensual, sophisticated, and addictive aroma that invites you to linger beside a boutique hotel’s flickering fireplace on a cold night.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Just hours after snorting the drug, Sarah awoke to find her girlfriend unresponsive beside her.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 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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The royals could generally handle their alcohol — except for one senior member.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Every Democrat in the House, except for one, voted to close it.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 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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“Other (than).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other%20%28than%29. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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