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.

Examples of go without in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The current era is by far the longest the U.S. has gone without one clearly dominant party. —David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024

Cultures clash when older generations, who may have gone without much explanation or care in their early careers, critique younger workers in ways that unintentionally alienate or discourage them, experts who study the multigenerational workforce say. —Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024

This means that women of color can often go without adequate care during menopause. —Janine Rubenstein, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024

Taking part while going without food and water from sunup to sundown made things harder. —Tariq Panja, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024

Mueller is concerned about the extended period that residents in the area will have to go without nearby emergency health services. —Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024

According to the study’s authors, people who have obstructive sleep apnea and go without much sleep may have a higher chance of having insulin resistance, visceral obesity, and hypertension. —Brian Mastroianni, Health, 27 Mar. 2024

An employee went without hair restraint while processing dough. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024

As a result, some residents go without showers, rooms are left uncleaned and people needing close supervision are ignored, some of the former managers said. —Christopher Rowland, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024