other (than) 1 of 2

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

2 of 2

preposition

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)
Preposition
The shaded areas of the map show the approximate boundaries where air quality is available and listed as anything other than good. Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 5 July 2025 While this seems logical, PSA levels can be elevated for reasons other than cancer. Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025 Advertisement In other cases, however, the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Administration on immigration, giving it legroom to revoke temporary legal protections and deport many migrants—including to countries other than their own. Solcyré Burga, Time, 25 June 2025 Nothing is driving the decision other than the timing of whether or not this remains to be a relevant asset to keep within our portfolio. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for other (than)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for other (than)
Adverb
  • Suede handbags will elevate your outfits, while slim sandals go with everything and do the look just slightly better than everyone else.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
  • Resonance is also highly specific, meaning not everything vibrates with everything else.
    Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Preposition
  • 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
Adverb
  • Whoever replaces Thibodeau may believe differently.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
  • For instance, supply chain disruptions or rising inflation might impact retention differently across job types, regions, and even individual business units.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Preposition
  • On a pond shore at a wildlife refuge in southeast Boise, beside the Idaho Shakespeare Festival grounds, recent Timberline High School graduate Ben Gallafent snagged the catch of the day.
    Alex Music July 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2025
  • Another snap captured Johan holding up his diploma while Klum and Henry smiled beside him.
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 7 July 2025
Preposition
  • 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
Preposition
  • In direct-to-patient arrangements, all patients pay the same price—except for certain group discounts, as is common in other markets.
    Ge Bai, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The move was backed by the International Atomic Energy Agency and the plant operator TEPCO says all radioactive elements have been filtered out except for tritium, levels of which are within safe limits.
    AFP, Fortune, 30 June 2025
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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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“Other (than).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other%20%28than%29. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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