1
as in different
being not of the same kind
no, I need the other pen, the blue one
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2
as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number
we'll be taking one other person on the trip
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3
as in former
having been such at some previous time
I was something of a celebrity in other days
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Recent Examples of other
Both lawmakers, among other Republicans, have expressed skepticism in the past.
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Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
In that span, 32 other pitchers retired with between 165 and 199 wins.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Eddie Bauer stores outside of the US and Canada will remain open because they are operated by other licensees, the company said in a press release.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Principals, teachers, guidance counselors and other school officials can submit Student of the Week nominees.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
In that span, 32 other pitchers retired with between 165 and 199 wins.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Eddie Bauer stores outside of the US and Canada will remain open because they are operated by other licensees, the company said in a press release.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Principals, teachers, guidance counselors and other school officials can submit Student of the Week nominees.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for other
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How to play Mega Millions Player can pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Mall).—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The bus was headed to the village of the groom after the wedding ceremony, but the groom and bride were in a different vehicle and survived.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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Parents and safety advocates, who for years have called for more online guardrails, say the trial is a crucial moment of accountability.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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But century bonds make more sense for institutions like university endowments or governments expected to stick around for generations.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The visit by Ali Larijani, a former Iranian parliament speaker who now serves as the secretary to the country's Supreme National Security Council, likely focused on what comes next after the initial round of indirect talks held last week in Muscat with the Americans.—
JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Lakers next play Thursday night here against the Mavericks, Doncic’s former team.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The new installment promises challenges across diverse locations, from navigating the Angolan desert in track vehicles to immersing in Malaysia’s automotive scene and testing American performance cars in California.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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Everyone, for different reasons, will be watching to see if this experiment in democratic socialist governance in a city as diverse and unwieldy as New York City will succeed or fail.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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More than 25 additional people were injured during the attack in the small mountain town.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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This story has been updated with additional information.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Given James is 41 years old, there was always going to be load management absences, especially on back-to-backs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Brain game may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s A certain type of brain training appears to prevent or delay dementia by some 25% in people older than age 65.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Seekers of Infinite Love balances big laughs with big feelings, and the cast delivers in a way that makes the film both distinctive and relatable.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Cort later reemerged as a distinctive supporting presence in film and television.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The killings of Good and Pretti sparked further fear and backlash.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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But with no further contact, the family posted social media videos urging anyone holding Guthrie to make contact.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Other.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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