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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
The new Air Force One has now departed Ankara without the president on board. — Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026 Sabatini suggested to the jury there were possible explanations for that aberrant behavior without settling on a specific reason. — Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026 First, Miguel is puzzled when Chuy and his parents, Rosalío (Fernando Cuautl) and Margarita (Leidi Gutiérrez), abruptly leave town without warning. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 July 2026 The bigger question is whether that support can continue without an Olympic spotlight. — Nethumi Kannangara, Sportico.com, 8 July 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 group’s mission to reunite people with their treasures and, in some cases, to offer a semblance of closure was also multiplied beyond the Facebook effort.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Only one is from a power conference and most of the others have played musical coaches in the hope of finally playing beyond the regular season.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of beyond
Adverb
  • Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • Rinse again either outside or in the bathtub and allow to dry completely before putting in a new garbage bag.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
Definition of outside
Noun
  • Like previous host countries, Turkey is likely to use the summit to put its own security concerns and defense industry on the agenda.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • And, in a country struck by tragedy, this loss felt close to home.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of country
Adverb
  • Langford was expected to be out until after the All Star break, but returned earlier than expected.
    — Cal Phillips Updated July 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
  • An out later, pinch-hitter Jo Adell singled, tying the score at 6-6.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Definition of out
Adverb
  • Retro Entertaining Features Bring an element of playfulness outdoors with retro entertaining features like bar carts, lawn games, or even a back porch bar.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
  • The flywheel does not need to be replaced every 3-5 years and can be installed outdoors, freeing up more space and cash for compute.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of outdoors

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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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