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

as in outside

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without

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noun

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Recent Examples of without
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She was fired without warning in July, according to court documents. Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025 And Musk is not without his fans and again, without tools to fight back at Trump. Steve Inskeep, NPR, 6 June 2025 Many dogs are exposed to cannabis products in public places—parks, neighborhoods, campgrounds—without their owners realizing it. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025 Two months into the season, Hoerner is putting up some of the best numbers of his career, even without slugging a home run. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for without
Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
  • But the park’s defining feature — aside from the giant Tiger outside its gates — is still the city skyline beyond the outfield walls.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 30 May 2025
  • There are reasons to reduce solitary confinement that extend beyond what occurs inside locked prisons, stressed Duke University researcher Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein.
    Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
Adverb
  • Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2025
  • Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025
Adverb
  • The jury is still out, though, because final tariff levels are still up in the air and could rekindle inflation down the line.
    Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 31 May 2025
  • It’s been years of songwriting, gigging and getting his music out there.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • By creating a single market for goods and services across 54 countries, AfCFTA improves the ease of doing business and increases cross-border opportunities.
    Tim Clark, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
  • On the trade front, hopes are still high on Wall Street that Trump will reach deals with other countries that will ultimately lower tariffs, particularly with the world’s second-largest economy.
    Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
Adverb
  • 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.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2025
  • Dads who spend a lot of time outdoors could use a classic Stetson Bozeman outdoor hat.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025

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

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