go without

phrase

: to live or continue without having (something)

going without sleep

couldn't afford a car and had to go without

Examples of go without in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s the longest stretch the offense has gone without a change. — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

They are expected to hold hearings on incidents of violence, which have largely gone without congressional oversight in the first two years of the president's second term. — Eric McDaniel, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

Those benefits, provided to the poorest Americans, can mean the difference between having medical care or going without. — Samantha Liss, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Despite going without her large diamond for the special occasion on Thursday, Meghan did opt to wear all British designers. — Ashleigh Carter, InStyle, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for go without

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout