as in else
in a different way
we cannot make it to the party other than by canceling the previous engagement
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as in except
not including
other than a new jacket, I bought no special clothes for the wedding
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Recent Examples of other (than)
Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Travelers seeking to explore west Texas this fall will need to consider options other than Delta Airlines.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Ibrahim opened his grocery store in part so people could meet him somewhere other than his home.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The car maker did not release power numbers other than to say the new auto is all-electric, though it is expected to be quick.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
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Preposition
Since then, Hamilton has struggled to find success, not scoring a win or podium other than a Sprint race win in China.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Travelers seeking to explore west Texas this fall will need to consider options other than Delta Airlines.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Ibrahim opened his grocery store in part so people could meet him somewhere other than his home.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The car maker did not release power numbers other than to say the new auto is all-electric, though it is expected to be quick.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for other (than)
Adverb
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Finding a supportive community is key, and if all else fails, get offline.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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The tennis pro told Flaunt Magazine in January 2025 that her family motivates her more than anything else.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
1 June 2020
Adverb
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After a near-fatal experience, Kaif began seeing both stories and silences differently.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Put differently, India wants to strengthen its presence in the Indo-Pacific and increase engagement with the West and Southeast Asia, and perhaps a post-Trump America.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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In the photo, Parker, 21, is seen blowing out the candles on her birthday cake with Bronny beside her.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Carpenter spoke with Morning Edition host Leila Fadel about the challenges of relationships, her controversial album cover, which depicts her kneeling beside a man who is pulling her hair, and the new songs featured on the album.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
Preposition
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Two tickets sold in California, two tickets bought in Georgia, and single tickets purchased in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio and Pennsylvania all matched five numbers except for the Powerball worth $1 million each.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
7 Sep. 2025
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California, Illinois, New York, Ohio and Texas each sold two winning tickets that matched all five numbers except for the Powerball worth $1 million each.—
Chris Sims,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
1 June 2020
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Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.—
Robert Klemko,
Washington Post,
30 May 2020
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“Other (than).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other%20%28than%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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