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)
Avi Bajpai, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
The department cited safety risks, future maintenance costs and the lack of options to use the bridge as anything other than a landmark even with that maintenance.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2025
Is there a polite way to shut it down, other than just leaving?
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 28 July 2025
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
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Preposition
This country was formed because of Native Americans, Blacks that were enslaved, and immigrants, including every single person that was here other than Native Americans.
—Avi Bajpai, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
The department cited safety risks, future maintenance costs and the lack of options to use the bridge as anything other than a landmark even with that maintenance.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2025
Is there a polite way to shut it down, other than just leaving?
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 28 July 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for other (than)
Adverb
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Someone with fatigue, for example, may actually have a thyroid problem or low iron levels or something else totally unconnected to parasites.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Start thinking about it now, before everyone else does.—
Andrey Insarov,
Forbes.com,
6 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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Although Perrin had experienced sickness with her previous pregnancies, this one hit differently.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The show will handle the absence of specific characters differently, with on-screen credit tributes to Hardwick and Joss specifically.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
7 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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Overall, Morgan has played well — except for a few reps Wednesday.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Camp 25’s coal mine was so depleted as to have been abandoned, except for this ants’-nest existence to be survived by slave laborers.—
Charles Pellegrino,
Rolling Stone,
6 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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