without 1 of 3

1
as in wanting
not having spent two days without food

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2
as in beyond
out of the reach or sphere of a goal without our grasp

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without

2 of 3

adverb

as in outside

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without

3 of 3

noun

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Recent Examples of without
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She was fired without warning in July, according to court documents. Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025 And Musk is not without his fans and again, without tools to fight back at Trump. Steve Inskeep, NPR, 6 June 2025 Many dogs are exposed to cannabis products in public places—parks, neighborhoods, campgrounds—without their owners realizing it. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025 Two months into the season, Hoerner is putting up some of the best numbers of his career, even without slugging a home run. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for without
Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
  • But judges reviewing other eligibility cases have rejected this interpretation as construing Alston beyond its actual words.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2025
  • Breaking Barriers: How AI Enables Small And Midsize Firms To Scale Historically, small and midsize law firms have faced significant challenges growing beyond their local markets due to resource constraints and reliance on specialized expertise.
    Daniel Farrar, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Adverb
  • In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, authorities advised people shut windows at night, avoid strenuous activity outside and watch for breathing issues.
    Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
  • Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025
Adverb
  • How to Train Your Dragon is out in theaters Friday, June 13.
    Sharareh Drury, People.com, 13 June 2025
  • Note that full containment doesn't mean the fire is completely out.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2025
Noun
  • On the trade front, hopes are still high on Wall Street that Trump will reach deals with other countries that will ultimately lower tariffs, particularly with the world’s second-largest economy.
    Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
  • My country, Nigeria, was long caught in the throes of statism—and crisis after crisis followed.
    Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Adverb
  • Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2025
  • Dads who spend a lot of time outdoors could use a classic Stetson Bozeman outdoor hat.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025

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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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