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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
The Heat was also without Nikola Jovic (low back injury management), Terry Rozier (not with team) and Jahmir Young (G League). Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026 Practical care makes vulnerability easier to share without overwhelming anyone. Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026 Authorities say video indicates Wolf opened fire without provocation. Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026 The transition temperature is the temperature below which a material can conduct electricity without resistance. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for without
Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
  • Holland made only a few cosmetic moves ahead of Friday’s trade deadline, shipping out forwards Corey Perry and Warren Foegele for draft picks and adding Scott Laughton and Mathieu Joseph, depth pieces, neither of whom are signed beyond this season.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
  • To the east is a jaw-dropping view of snowy Aoraki/Mount Cook, the tallest mountain in New Zealand, which lies in the distance beyond the sand.
    Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • For the duplex penthouses, there are no ramps or elevators inside, but both levels are accessible through the hallways outside.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Planting outside too early can slow the plants down.
    Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • That day, his Tahoe had been disguised with both an Uber decal and an out-of-state license plate.
    Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
  • And so begins our journey, out from the Green Monster and onto the glowing screen.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • But some Iranian Americans fear that their native country could descend into chaos, as Iraq did after the 2003 American invasion.
    Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • This issue will keep getting worse — and lost dollars will continue to grow — if our country’s leaders fail to implement smart policies to prevent scams.
    Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • That should stand up to demanding knife work outdoors and in your workshop.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Peach trees can be grown outdoors in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 10, but thrive best in zones 6 to 8.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026

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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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