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)
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Voters can face felony charges for collecting more than 25 petitions other than their own and those of immediate family members.
Fines.
—Steve Bousquet, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2025
Given that and the project’s high-quality design, board chairman John Stuart said on Tuesday, there wasn’t much more for the panel to do other than vote.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
For The 1st Time — At Lower Prices Even standout stars at the time weren’t always focused on long-term plays other than Michael Jordan’s legendary Nike deal.
—Azeem Khan, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Preposition
City code states that at least 60% of a Class M license holder’s annual revenue must be from sources other than the sale of alcoholic drinks.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Voters can face felony charges for collecting more than 25 petitions other than their own and those of immediate family members.
Fines.
—Steve Bousquet, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2025
Given that and the project’s high-quality design, board chairman John Stuart said on Tuesday, there wasn’t much more for the panel to do other than vote.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
For The 1st Time — At Lower Prices Even standout stars at the time weren’t always focused on long-term plays other than Michael Jordan’s legendary Nike deal.
—Azeem Khan, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for other (than)
Adverb
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Yet understanding someone else’s pain is like understanding another person’s dream.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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Just as brown and white cords might have different meanings in different genres, other variables could shift too: a llama-hair cord might mean one thing in a census and something else entirely in a tribute record.—
Sam Kean,
The Atlantic,
26 May 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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Germany and Leverkusen were built differently for good reason, but there is at least the suggestion that, alongside Musiala, Wirtz is not quite Wirtz.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Each state is responding differently to changes at the federal level.—
John F. McQuillan,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Preposition
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In a social media post on May 19 that included a photo of himself beside his wife of almost 50 years, Biden thanked everyone who had offered support in response to the news of his cancer.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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The cat, perched beside Riley, was recorded gently licking the side of his canine sibling's face.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 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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Most will be three stories tall, except for five at the rear along Kelly that will be two stories and built at a lower grade to preserve the neighbors’ existing views.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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There were no survivors except for one SEAL, Marcus Luttrell.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 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 30 May. 2025.
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