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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

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noun

as in sticks

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Recent Examples of without
Preposition
Instead, the rest of the world must learn from China without mistaking adaptation for imitation. — Ruby Wang, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026 The bike could surely be quite a bit lighter without the folding capability, but Lectric has made the entire Trike2 range foldable, so that's that! — Loz Blain october 26, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026 Technology may determine what becomes possible, but leadership remains responsible for building organizations capable of adapting without losing visibility, accountability or control. — Chandini Sheeba, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 The auctioneer’s main competitor, Sotheby’s, has not been without major consignments for next month. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for without
Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
  1. beyond
  2. outside
  3. country
  4. out
  5. outdoors
Preposition
  • The contract bars balance-billing patients beyond insured rates and limits annual adjustments to South Region medical and transportation inflation markers.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Fifteen of Reid’s and 12 of Allen’s came from beyond the arc.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of beyond
Adverb
  • That has forced people waiting for emergency care into a large white tent outside, which was put up during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Without skipping a beat, the boys run outside, pick up colorful leather balls and launch into a juggling competition.
    — Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of outside
Noun
  • On foreign policy, Lula has worked to boost the political influence of countries in the Global South as a founding member of the BRICS group, a grouping of major emerging economies that includes Brazil, China, Russia, India and South Africa.
    — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Elon Musk, who has spent more than four hundred million dollars on Republican campaigns this election cycle, slowed Ukraine’s access to his Starshield satellite network, leaving that country more vulnerable to Russian attacks.
    — Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of country
Adverb
  • Most people are busy working, busy being parents, busy just being out there juggling.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The Senate hopeful is looking to Obama in shoring up support for the traditionally Democratic demographic and broaden el Sayed’s coalition 10 days out from the midterm elections.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of out
Adverb
  • The Thai fare at The Page is best enjoyed outdoors, with panoramic beach views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The ceremony took place outdoors, framed by the villa’s stone pillars and the mountains beyond, and the couple kept the floral palette intentionally organic, creating the effect of a garden growing around the aisle.
    — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of outdoors

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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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