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Definition of other (than)next
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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other than

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preposition

as in except
not including other than a new jacket, I bought no special clothes for the wedding

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Preposition
While Flock Safety has become the most prominent provider of the technology – and the most prominent target of critics – Langley insists his company isn’t the problem, especially in a city heavily watched by cameras other than ALPRs. — Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026 Like his predecessor, he was described by his high school coach, David Rebibo, as a high-IQ basketball junkie who cares about nothing other than winning. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026 Everyone is talking — talking about anything other than the president’s centerpiece policy of the past two years. — Kate Andrews, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026 Against that backdrop, Novartis has guided for $8 billion-plus in total sales of remibrutinib, including indications other than relapsing MS. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for other (than)
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Adverb
  • The 23,000-square-foot spa is a welcome retreat and unlike anything else in the area and the hotel's commitment to being pet-friendly is notable.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Everything else before that was made in Connecticut, which was his number one studio.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Oct. 2026
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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
  • 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
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  • His return last Friday, now a star at Florida, offered a reminder how differently his career could have unfolded.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Not only are both of our two major parties now committed to the practice, one-upping each other into the future, but the common citizen is on board as well, yearning for a chance to do injury to people who think differently.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
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  • Occupying a calm spot beside the Rutland River, the petroglyph is thought to have been carved about 1,700 years ago by the Arawak people.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • One humanoid robot wearing a bandana collapsed in a heap on the cobbled route before engineers rushed in to repair it, while another tumbled down a flight of stairs and came to rest beside a rubbish bin.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
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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
  • 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
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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
  • 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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  • The piece has a rather minimalist look, with smooth, polished surfaces and no particular decorations, except for a few personal engravings.
    — Filippo Iarocci, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The uniforms of these fallen were period authentic, except for the shoes.
    — Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Other (than).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other%20%28than%29. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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