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preposition

wi-ˈt͟hau̇t How to pronounce without (audio)
Definition of withoutnext
1
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

2 of 3

adverb

as in outside

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without

3 of 3

noun

as in sticks

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Recent Examples of without
Preposition
The service Staff are relaxed and friendly, and maintain a casual environment without skimping on graciousness. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026 Its showrunner Katie Dippold won for writing, promising that from here on out no one could step into her home without seeing her Emmys award. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026 The report argues that available capital is not enough without investable projects offering predictable revenue, workable risk allocation, a path to profitability within three to five years and continuous financing over seven to 15 years. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 More isolated digital environments can fuel extraordinary mobilization without the actual community organizations that might turn it into something tangible. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for without
Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
  1. beyond
  2. outside
  3. country
  4. out
  5. outdoors
Preposition
  • Central States recently joined the Expanding ESOPs coalition, which includes nearly 100 organizations working together to grow employer ownership here in Arkansas and beyond by increasing awareness and improving policy.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
  • That’s because postseason games tend to be close, and good lineups rarely let any starter last beyond six innings.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of beyond
Adverb
  • The laws of the game state explicitly that holding offences that start outside and continue into the area are penalised by a penalty kick.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In a short video, the Grammy-winning R&B songstress can be seen hanging four crisp white t-shirts onto a clothesline outside, before adding a tiny baby onesie onto the end of the rope.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of outside
Noun
  • Many higher-income countries, though challenged by the disruption, have cushioned the blow by tapping strategic reserves or using their financial and political clout to secure emergency supplies.
    — Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Bridgespan’s report finds that families in middle-income countries are more likely to administer their own programs than those in higher-income countries.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of country
Adverb
  • Kiju looked at me, took my hand, and walked around the woman and out into the night air as those inside gasped and moved to help the vile woman.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • His experience as a Carolina Panthers radio game analyst prepared him to get in and out in the proper amount of time.
    — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of out
Adverb
  • The artwork will be presented outdoors at Tersane Istanbul, the historic Ottoman shipyard on the Golden Horn, as one of the fair’s special projects.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
  • PatBo, designed by founder and creative director Patricia Bonaldi, looked to Brazilian modernism and landscape design for its spring collection, which was presented outdoors at Domino Square in Brooklyn on Tuesday.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of outdoors

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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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