the other
noun
1
: the person or thing that remains or that has not been shown or mentioned yet
I held on with one hand and waved with the other.
Each of them looked at the other.
2
: an opposite place or thing
We moved from one side of town to the other.
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Investors and technologists on the other side dismiss some of these concerns as science fiction, and argue that the private sector is currently doing a good job balancing safety and the tech race with China.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025
The warrant on the other misconduct charge said Hill used her public role as clerk of court to promote her book on the Murdaugh trial on social media.
—CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
Those onboard can enjoy a gym, a putting green, and two helipads—one of which is certified and located forward on the guest deck, and the other in the rear.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2025
The College Football Playoff bracket was unveiled on Sunday, and officials sparked controversy when the Notre Dame Fighting Irish were left out despite only having two losses – one to the Miami Hurricanes and the other to the Texas A&M Aggies.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025
The warrant on the other misconduct charge said Hill used her public role as clerk of court to promote her book on the Murdaugh trial on social media.
—CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
Those onboard can enjoy a gym, a putting green, and two helipads—one of which is certified and located forward on the guest deck, and the other in the rear.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2025
The College Football Playoff bracket was unveiled on Sunday, and officials sparked controversy when the Notre Dame Fighting Irish were left out despite only having two losses – one to the Miami Hurricanes and the other to the Texas A&M Aggies.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
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“The other.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20other. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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