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)
Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
But there was no overt or visible law enforcement presence other than the MPD.
—Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Nearly 68 million people in the nation speak a language other than English at home, according to the press release.
—Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Public speakers at the meeting generally expressed opposition to the curriculum’s inclusion of certain topics, including gender identity and methods of birth control other than abstinence.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
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Preposition
That prompted officials to launch public education campaigns that highlighted the risk of obtaining drugs like Xanax or Percocet from sources other than pharmacies.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
But there was no overt or visible law enforcement presence other than the MPD.
—Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Nearly 68 million people in the nation speak a language other than English at home, according to the press release.
—Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Public speakers at the meeting generally expressed opposition to the curriculum’s inclusion of certain topics, including gender identity and methods of birth control other than abstinence.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for other (than)
Adverb
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For this administration, silencing its critics is more important than anything else.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Aug. 2025
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Lint rollers are essentially rolls of masking tape used to remove lint, pet hair, and anything else that has embedded in the fibers of fabric.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 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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Since people understand messages differently, AI can help adapt your idea into various channels, touchpoints and messages based on your strategic variables.—
David Mahbub,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The accompanying mesh lid stops embers from popping off the wood and out of the basin, and two differently sized cooking grates can easily attach and convert the pit into an open flame barbecue.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
18 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Behind the wheel, Tramell Tillman, then in his 20s, sits in silence, his mother beside him.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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She was seen in the clip blowing out her candles at the table while sitting beside her pal who was filming the spcial moment.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
12 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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Everything was there except for the meaning of the words.—
Yoko Tawada
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
18 Aug. 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 28 Aug. 2025.
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