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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

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adverb

without

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noun

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Recent Examples of without
Preposition
Experts said brands everywhere are expected to scramble for a piece of the Swift wedding buzz, with many hoping to ride the cultural wave without ever being officially linked to the ceremony. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 The best caftans feel lightweight and roomy without overwhelming your frame. Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026 One reason is that organizations launch transformation initiatives without asking whether their leadership teams have the behaviors that transformation actually requires. Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The Pacers went 19-63 a year ago, playing without Tyrese Haliburton, who tore his Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for without
Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
  • Costa is called into action again as James Rodríguez fires low from beyond the 18-yard box, but the Portugal keeper dives low to his right to keep his goal unbeaten.
    NBC News, NBC news, 28 June 2026
  • The samples have helped extend records of past weather events centuries beyond modern satellite imagery, scientists say.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 28 June 2026
Adverb
  • In other words, the employers most exposed are those planning fresh cap-subject filings for workers abroad or otherwise outside protected existing H-1B status.
    Lorraine D'Alessio, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Amid the pandemic’s stop-and-start days, Korkejian would sometimes step outside after showering and let the sun dry the water from her skin.
    Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Leiter said the final destination of the framework is peace between the two countries.
    Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
  • Many countries and global organizations have pledged support and aid.
    Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
Adverb
  • Dominic Canzone and Randy Arozarena walked to load the bases with one out before Josh Naylor struck out swinging.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Offices begin thinning out by Thursday, grills run through the weekend, and by Tuesday morning the out-of-office replies come down and the machine restarts.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Adverb
  • If your cat or dog is outdoors and unprotected, fleas hitch a ride and come indoors with them.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • Because there is no test to determine that there’s cane toad intoxication present in a dog, veterinarians rely on owners to constantly monitor and supervise their pets when outdoors, especially in areas where cane toads could be present.
    Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026

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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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