go without
phrasal verb
went without; gone without; going without; goes without
: to not have (something) : to live or continue without having (something)
How long can you go without sleeping/sleep?
If you can't afford a new car, you'll just have to go without.
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What is the longest an English side has ever gone without losing?
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Will Jeanes, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Hygiene is key This should go without saying but, do not skimp on your cleanliness.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 1 Oct. 2025
Flacco, a Super Bowl champion, has gone without a touchdown pass in the last two games and has three interceptions in that span.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Invent new stuff, add new characters to keep the viewers’ attention going without changing the core elements.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
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Will Jeanes, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Hygiene is key This should go without saying but, do not skimp on your cleanliness.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 1 Oct. 2025
Flacco, a Super Bowl champion, has gone without a touchdown pass in the last two games and has three interceptions in that span.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Invent new stuff, add new characters to keep the viewers’ attention going without changing the core elements.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for go without
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“Go without.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20without. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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