any other

idiom

1
used to refer to a person or thing that is not particular or specific but is not the one named or referred to
Any other day but tomorrow would be okay. There weren't any other children for us to play with.
2
: in addition to the person or thing just mentioned
Does anyone have any other ideas?

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Make sure to scrub the sink faucet, handles, and any other metal fixtures with a soft brush or sponge to remove any buildup or stains. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025 The new device prevents passengers from entering the front galley adjacent to the flight deck when a pilot needs to leave the cockpit to use the restroom or for any other reason during a flight. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025 Aiding the effort is the significant investment the city has made in its shelter system, which will see San Jose add more interim units this year than any other city in California. Devan Patel, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025 Duffy said the actions taken Friday against California should serve as a warning to any other state that is not following the law. Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for any other

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“Any other.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/any%20other. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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