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)
Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
Everyone seemed white, and every man other than the fathers and the very old seemed belligerent.
—Michael Thomas, New Yorker, 19 July 2025
Most of them have committed no crimes other than being here.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2025
There are things to do other than shop, by the way: Dr. Barbara Sturm will be giving express facial treatments, whereas La DoubleJ founder JJ Martin will be giving sound baths.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 July 2025
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Preposition
The Justice Department further noted that no more files related to the case — other than a video meant to prove that Epstein killed himself — would be made public.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
Everyone seemed white, and every man other than the fathers and the very old seemed belligerent.
—Michael Thomas, New Yorker, 19 July 2025
Most of them have committed no crimes other than being here.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2025
There are things to do other than shop, by the way: Dr. Barbara Sturm will be giving express facial treatments, whereas La DoubleJ founder JJ Martin will be giving sound baths.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for other (than)
Adverb
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The official Jackson presidential library is in —where else?—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Coen also harped on quick decisions to ensure receivers like Mike Evans and Chris Godwin could make plays in space, and the offensive coordinator encouraged Mayfield to utilize his mobility and competitiveness to find a play when everything else broke down.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 July 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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Indeed, Chris Stringer, a paleoanthropologist at the Natural History Museum in London, sees things differently.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
26 July 2025
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While this isn't the first time someone has reached out to apologize or reconnect, this message – from this particular bully – hit differently.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
26 July 2025
Preposition
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As usual, under Horst’s system, each roll was meticulously logged in with a double set of stick-on numbers: first beside the photographer’s name in a school exercise book and second on the actual roll of film for processing in the darkroom.—
Gary Knight,
Rolling Stone,
1 Aug. 2025
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Young’s form on Thursday may indicate his ability to contend in a world final beside Fisher, who turned in two Olympic bronze medals in Paris in the 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters last August.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 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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Angela Weiss/Getty What To Know The alert took effect at 3 p.m. on Thursday afternoon and will remain in place at least through Friday night at 11 p.m. Nearly all of Wisconsin is currently under the advisory, except for the southwest part of the state.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Running a red light is only an infraction in Idaho, so the law bars traffic-enforcement agencies from using the cameras to catch red-light runners, except for those instances that result in an accident.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
25 July 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 7 Aug. 2025.
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