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
There are other teams in the NBA that would simply refuse to partake in such behavior.
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
That was largely because of a huge swell of protests from hunters, fishermen, hikers, mountain bikers, and other recreational users of these lands—and from the businesses that cater to them.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
Espresso and other coffee drinks, Italian sodas, tea and gelato will also be available in the cafe.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
Judging from the lack of blood on other wounds to the body, the murderer waited perhaps half an hour for the blood to completely drain.
—Patrick Salland, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
That was largely because of a huge swell of protests from hunters, fishermen, hikers, mountain bikers, and other recreational users of these lands—and from the businesses that cater to them.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
Espresso and other coffee drinks, Italian sodas, tea and gelato will also be available in the cafe.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
Judging from the lack of blood on other wounds to the body, the murderer waited perhaps half an hour for the blood to completely drain.
—Patrick Salland, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for other
Adjective
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But his music was quite different from the pieces that Paolo introduced me to over the next year, all of which were written in the mid-eighteenth century.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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But this year is a different story.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The ability to land more partners in the United States could be another box checked for Detroit.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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While your brave nature prefers fast outcomes, letting ideas mature in private should put you in a position to act with more confidence in a positive outcome.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Current council member Cameron Nave vied for his seat, to which he was appointed last year, against former council member Bill Garnos.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Australian Special Air Service Association, which represents current and former members of the elite regiment, said some may be required to testify against former comrades.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Altadena locals have been extremely concerned about investors and corporations buying up homes in their relatively affordable and diverse community, especially in historically Black neighborhoods where many homes have been passed down for multiple generations.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Matchmaking may be old-school, but these days its clientele is skewing younger and more diverse.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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While horses aren’t disallowed in city limits, Charlotte has some additional regulations on how they and other animals can be ridden.—
Nick Sullivan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Since 2023, a Sasquatch figure — similar to the one in the old Jack Link’s Beef Jerky ads — has appeared atop the Royals Hall of Fame in left field after Pasquantino reaches base.—
PJ Green
April 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Not yet able to buy an alcoholic drink, Knueppel is only 20 years old.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lubeck’s distinctive style—marked by one-of-a-kind antique stones and intricate hand-engraving work—caught Swift’s eye.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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Back in the 1930s, the founders of the club worked with Louis Alphonse Berckmans, son of the nursery’s late owner, to adorn each of the 18 holes with a distinctive species and since then some 80,000 plants and 350 different varieties have been added.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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The war also caused gasoline and diesel prices to surge, causing further headaches for farmers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Also, since the researchers avoided high-temperature carbonization, the material also keeps the chemical features needed for further tweaks.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Other.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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