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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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Relevance
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

as in sticks

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Recent Examples of without
Preposition
Libra September 23 – October 22 An opinion can be interesting without becoming your new assignment. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026 Garlic is one of those ingredients most of us reach for without a second thought. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026 In November 2023, a lawsuit was filed against UnitedHealthcare, claiming one of its subsidiaries denied claims for post-acute care using an artificial intelligence program without human review. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026 These guidelines address avoiding delays in pregnant women and discuss the safety to perform MRIs without contrast and CT scans with contrast. — Elyce Cardonick, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for without
Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
  1. beyond
  2. outside
  3. country
  4. out
  5. outdoors
Preposition
  • Wichita State led 45-43 at halftime after hitting seven of its first 12 attempts from beyond the arc.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Yet when asked to move beyond answering questions to framing their own, many struggled.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of beyond
Adverb
  • When the pair decided to proceed with the event as scheduled in Sanders Theatre, dozens of Harvard workers protested outside.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
  • According to legend, Verlaine and Lloyd were walking past the venue, saw owner Hilly Kristal outside and asked what kind of music the venue showcased.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of outside
Noun
  • This raised concerns that European countries might be sidelined in negotiations over their own security.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Delegates are expected to focus on carrying out existing climate pledges, expanding renewable energy and helping poorer countries adapt to rising temperatures and extreme weather.
    — Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of country
Adverb
  • To be clear, the bass response is still dramatically better than almost any other smaller party speaker out there.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The details of his parole in that case are not yet clear, but Garcia was out by April 2023, when he was charged with violating that parole.
    — Olivia Young, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of out
Adverb
  • This includes developing linear parks, which are typically long and narrow, and other community outdoors spaces on county land.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
  • These options allow users to switch carrying styles depending on their activities and preferences, whether commuting, traveling, exploring the city or heading outdoors.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of outdoors

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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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