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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
Placer County Sheriff's Office Prosecutors said Lawhead also waived his appellate rights and accepted a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. Richard Ramos, CBS News, 17 June 2026 James largely carried Los Angeles to a first-round series win over the Houston Rockets without teammates Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026 After aging in new charred oak barrels, the whisky was finished in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks (there is no age statement) and bottled at 88 proof without chill filtration. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 June 2026 The Royals are currently without three of their starters. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for without
Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
  • London quite fancies using alignment to secure market access in sectors beyond those currently under negotiation.
    Anand Menon, Time, 13 June 2026
  • Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | Afp | Getty Images Some companies are looking beyond GLP-1 and other hot targets like GIP and glucagon to emerging areas like amylin, another hormone produced in the pancreas that helps people feel full.
    Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Adverb
  • Wait for 30 minutes after the final lightning or thunder before heading outside again.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
  • Don’t miss the outdoor yoga classes taught outside on the beachside pavilion beneath the rainforest canopy twice per day (complimentary for all guests).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • The first World Cup match on American soil in more than a generation and the start of a tournament that has the potential to alter the direction of soccer in this country for the next generation.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
  • Sebastien Bozon | Afp | Getty Images Switzerland, a wealthy country that has historically embraced free movement and foreign investment, is about to vote on whether to cap its population — and restrict immigration measures to do so.
    Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Adverb
  • But there are more elaborate systems out there.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
  • There are many different styles of therapy out there, all dedicated to helping kids process their emotions and heal.
    Hannah Silverman, Parents, 17 June 2026
Adverb
  • Both are complicated in terms of staging it outdoors in the UK given the weather conditions, but it has not been ruled out.
    Chris McKenna, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • According to the report, both men fell ill after spending time outdoors, one playing golf at five courses in Alameda and Contra Costa counties within 14 days of the onset of his symptoms.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026

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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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