Definition of withnext
1
as in through
as the result of the young man was overcome with grief

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2
as in by
using the means or agency of was able to finish the project with her help

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3
as in despite
without being prevented by with all his tough talk, he is still a very gentle person

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Recent Examples of with The high prices are adding to pain for cattle ranchers in western states, who were already struggling with persistent drought. — Anna King, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026 Madsen connected with Jones for a 6-yard pass on the very first play of the game and didn’t slow down. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026 The game then got away from the Heat in the third quarter, as the Hornets pulled ahead by as many as 23 points in the period and entered the fourth quarter with a 21-point lead. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026 Lisa Markidis has her face painted with La Catrina makeup at the official opening of the Dia De Los Muertos altars in Gloria Molina Grand Park. — Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for with
Recent Examples of Synonyms for with
Preposition
  • Unlike journalists seeking records through the California Public Records Act, the watchdog can compel internal agency records.
    — Julie Watts, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • These included methods for placing objects inside kernel memory caches, improving exploit reliability and obtaining privilege escalation through data-only attacks.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Preposition
  • The inaugural edition, which took place in California in August and was inspired by Lilith Fair, gathered an age-diverse lineup of female artists from Quiet Light to the Breeders.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The menu has been designed to take diners along the Silk Road (Constantinople was one of the route's westerly endpoints), fuelled by Turkish ingredients and Chinese cooking techniques.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Preposition
  • And despite the gameplay and unpredictability down the stretch, that is kind of what happened.
    — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 7 May 2020
  • Los Angeles County beaches will remain closed for the time being, despite other coastal stretches reopening — with limitations — this week in nearby Orange County with the state’s blessing.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2020
Preposition
  • The only other defensive players acquired via an in-season trade for two first-round picks are cornerbacks Jalen Ramsey (2019 Los Angeles Rams) and Sauce Gardner (2025 Indianapolis Colts).
    — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • This architectural paradigm, which has directly informed the biennial via its Urban Visions, was initially a thrilling break from corporate postmodernism.
    — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Preposition
  • With a chance to steal the game, Wyatt was called for holding and the clock ran out, giving Arlington Heights a 27-22 victory Friday at Farrington Field in a thriller.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The chaos was a fitting end to one of the ugliest elections in recent years, said Paulo César de Oliveira in Correio da Manhã (Rio de Janeiro).
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 31 Oct. 2026

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“With.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/with. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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