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Recent Examples of without
Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Throughout the twentieth century, Black art—without the vital power of the mainstream—was just a hobby that consumed too much time, energy, and perseverance.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
By the end of the season, the Jets had set records for futility, so the firing was warranted — the Jets were the first team to ever go a full season without recording a single interception.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Now, after years of fighting over the plan, FEMA has ruled that the demolition cannot go forward without the unanimous consent of those homeowners.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Preposition
The pill his team developed, YCT-529, works by blocking a vitamin-A-dependent protein essential for sperm growth, temporarily rendering men infertile without affecting their testosterone levels and thereby potentially introducing related side effects.
—Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Throughout the twentieth century, Black art—without the vital power of the mainstream—was just a hobby that consumed too much time, energy, and perseverance.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
By the end of the season, the Jets had set records for futility, so the firing was warranted — the Jets were the first team to ever go a full season without recording a single interception.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Now, after years of fighting over the plan, FEMA has ruled that the demolition cannot go forward without the unanimous consent of those homeowners.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
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But beyond those four, a number of prospects with local ties also earned a spot among the game’s rising stars.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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But the storm's most severe impacts extended far beyond snowfall.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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There are also some clever design details, such as the hidden metal speaker grilles, a nod to Bang & Olufsen’s ethos of designing products outside in and inside out with an eye for detail.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Gaylord White, Lehman, Wilson housing projects created high square mountains; the avenue made the valley; trash bags cluttered together looked like out-of-place shrubbery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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On Monday, a jury found Townsend guilty of endangerment and concealing a homicide, but the murderer is still out there.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The military leader of the West African country has accused the presidents of France, Benin and Ivory Coast of supporting the armed group behind the attack, without providing any evidence to support the claim.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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China for decades has cultivated an extensive network of ties across Latin America and the Caribbean, a region that encompasses more than 30 countries and 670 million people.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Residents are urged to limit time outdoors, bundle up in layers and check on vulnerable neighbors and pets.—
Justin Lewis,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Frostbite and hypothermia are real threats and experts advise people to bundle up and limit time outdoors.—
Jen Guadarrama,
IndyStar,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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