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)
Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
There is still no specific cure or treatment for RSV other than supportive care.
—Emily Bazar, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2025
Like laughter, tears express an emotional state by means other than the muscles of the face.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
Nvidia and OpenAI have provided no information on when and where the sites will be built, other than disclosing that the first gigawatt will come online in the second half of 2026.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
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Preposition
Just keep in mind that, other than the presence of Kristen Wiig, there’s precious little on offer for anyone who doesn’t drink beverages from a sippy cup.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
There is still no specific cure or treatment for RSV other than supportive care.
—Emily Bazar, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2025
Like laughter, tears express an emotional state by means other than the muscles of the face.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
Nvidia and OpenAI have provided no information on when and where the sites will be built, other than disclosing that the first gigawatt will come online in the second half of 2026.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for other (than)
Adverb
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Hovering over your fourth house of home and family, while still unapologetically in its determination, the dynamics within your living space take precedence over everything else.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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Hurts’ ceiling far exceeds everyone else who is available.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 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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Hunter Leininger does things a bit differently.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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In vacuum and one-sixth gravity, lubricants boil off, moving parts behave differently, and remote or autonomous operation is necessary because of the time delay between Earth and Moon, which makes real-time teleoperation impractical.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Moments into the melody, a passing dog, leashed beside its owner, halted and began to howl in pitch with the jazz music.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Then Loretta stuffed his belongings into trash bags and tossed them in a ditch beside the house.—
John J. Lennon,
Rolling Stone,
23 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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Students still unlikely to vote, except for president But so far, Kirk’s death hasn’t shaken up this year's race for Virginia's governor.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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There were no guests or witnesses except for Doug's friend Trip Cormeny, who officiated the ceremony.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
27 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 29 Sep. 2025.
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