without 1 of 3

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
The next two years will test how well Republicans can walk that line, using Mamdani to define the left without letting Newsom define himself. Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025 Video of the incident showed Bovino throwing a gas canister at demonstrators in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood without giving a verbal warning -- a violation of the judge's earlier temporary restraining order limiting the use of force, the judge said. James Hill, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025 For weeks, Democrats have refused to vote to reopen the government without major investments in reducing health care costs. Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025 A couple of players pointed out Miami installed completely new plays for the Thursday night loss to the Baltimore Ravens without having the opportunity to practice them since the team only held walkthroughs leading up to that game. Omar Kelly november 7, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for without
Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
  • Which makes for interesting discussion, this week and beyond, when the selection committee convenes.
    Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
  • The research team highlighted that beyond water harvesting, these coatings could help reduce urban heat island effects, lower energy needs for air-conditioning and provide climate-resilient water sources in regions facing growing heat and water stress.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
  • Wait for 30 minutes after the final lightning or thunder before heading outside again.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Eventually, all the singers and musicians joined forces on the ground outside, delighting onlookers and tourists alike.
    Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
  • Republicans in Congress also secured their lowest net approval rating on the issue in the poll out on Tuesday, with a 30 percent approval rating versus a 57 percent disapproval mark.
    Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Add a small bit of warm water, and use a nylon brush or sponge to clean the pan, inside and out.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Women from 130 countries are participating in this year’s edition, which concludes on November 21 with the crowning of the winner.
    Anabella González, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
  • With trials underway in multiple countries, electric roads are now drawing global attention.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
  • For even more coziness, consider lighting up the fire pit outdoors or stepping into the bubbling hot tub on the back deck.
    Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Place the pot in a sunny spot outdoors and keep the soil evenly moist.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025

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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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