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as in wanting
not having spent two days without food

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2
as in beyond
out of the reach or sphere of a goal without our grasp

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without

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adverb

without

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noun

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Recent Examples of without
Noun
Overnight low temperatures are rising nearly twice as fast as afternoon highs, and this lack of relief during the night poses a significant health risk -- particularly for those without access to air conditioning, according to the assessment. Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 30 June 2025 The Valparaiso Community/University Concert Band is open to musicians of all ages, without audition. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025 This combines Google's most robust security tools, like intrusion logging and scam call detection, into one setting that can't be turned off without unenrolling. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025 He is being held at Men’s Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles without bail. Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for without
Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
  • Authorities still have not said how many people were missing beyond the children from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp along a river in Kerr County where most of the dead were recovered.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 July 2025
  • Some things are beyond the capacity of a child to understand, while others resonate most profoundly out of the mouths of babes.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 5 July 2025
Adverb
  • Guests start outside on a heated patio with small bites before moving into a sleek dining room for a multi-course meal.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
  • The hallways are dotted with live trees and other greenery, which gives the space a fresh, natural feeling that contrasts soothingly with what’s outside.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
Adverb
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    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2025
  • The rest of the fires have been declared contained, controlled, or out.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • The European Commission and its president, Ursula von der Leyen, are navigating a tightrope–balancing a unified negotiating stance with the political and economic pressures facing individual countries.
    Myron Brilliant, Time, 9 July 2025
  • Tariffs on more than 100 countries with which the United States had a deficit?
    Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Adverb
  • Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
  • Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025

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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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