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)
Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The president issued an executive order barring the federal government from recognizing genders other than male or female.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
Senate Bill 3, which was recently approved by both the Texas Senate and House, and now makes its way to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk to become law, would prohibit the making and sale of consumable hemp products that contain any amount of a cannabinoid other than CBD and CBG.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2025
There’s no refrigerator, no knives, no staples other than a few spices from commissary.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 30 May 2025
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One big sign that the movie is solid, other than Gunn saying so himself, is that the entire, finished movie is set to be ready to go as of next Friday, according to THR’s Heat Vision.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The president issued an executive order barring the federal government from recognizing genders other than male or female.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
Senate Bill 3, which was recently approved by both the Texas Senate and House, and now makes its way to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk to become law, would prohibit the making and sale of consumable hemp products that contain any amount of a cannabinoid other than CBD and CBG.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2025
There’s no refrigerator, no knives, no staples other than a few spices from commissary.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for other (than)
Adverb
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No one else seemed to have an issue with the pitch.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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For his next act, Bill Zito tries something else no one thought possible, financially practical or any-which-way probable.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 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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For example, residents of southern and Gulf of Mexico states experience heat differently from Chicagoans.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Organizations must equip leaders to challenge their assumptions, understand a range of talent signals, and invest differently in different kinds of talent.—
Melanie Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Preposition
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Views of the bucolic Gascon countryside are visible from the huge terrace beside the 17th-century stable block, offering the perfect place for groups of guests to gather and dine alfresco.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Guests are encouraged to bring their finest flags, their loudest slogans, and their deepest devotion — because nothing says freedom like a pageant of patriots posing beside an Abrams tank.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 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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Not since the 2008-2009 financial crisis has the luxury market experienced such a significant contraction, except for the 2020 Covid pandemic.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami COST: All events free (RSVP required) except for Michelle Williams ticketed concert.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
19 June 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 Jun. 2025.
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