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Recent Examples of without
Caroline Linton, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Alcohol is central to American life because of its social and cultural benefits to the many people who drink without issue.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 12 May 2026
Tuesday’s demolitions took place in the town of Al-Eizariya, less than a week after some owners received notices to evacuate shops built without permits.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Ahmed was released without bond but must give up his passport and also remain monitored at home with GPS tracking.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
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Preposition
Both Republicans and Democrats on the House and Senate subcommittees that oversee defense spending pointedly questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the Iran ceasefire, the cost of the war and the administration's decision to enter the conflict without Congress' approval.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Alcohol is central to American life because of its social and cultural benefits to the many people who drink without issue.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 12 May 2026
Tuesday’s demolitions took place in the town of Al-Eizariya, less than a week after some owners received notices to evacuate shops built without permits.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Ahmed was released without bond but must give up his passport and also remain monitored at home with GPS tracking.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
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The dish had hardly a hint of sweetness at all beyond the butter’s lactic tang.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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These tailwinds are expected to drive stronger-than-expected growth this year, beyond EPD's prior outlook for modest growth.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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As real trees begin to bloom outside, photographer Widline Cadet picks through two playfully oversized bouquets of positively unnatural plastic flowers.—
Elly Fishman,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Barranquilla, Colombia — Surrounded by rows of costumes, reggaeton superstar J Balvin fuels up in his dressing room as thousands of people in the coastal Colombian city of Barranquilla wait outside for his raucous five-hour live performance to begin.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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The Aces dominated in the paint, outscoring Connecticut 58-34 and out-rebounding the home team 46-29.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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One week out from the primary election, Keisha Lance Bottoms fielded a flurry of questions from voters gathered at the Columbus Public Library.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
Noun
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There are many ways for a country to become unfree.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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The Republican president said the ceasefire includes a suspension of all kinetic activity and the exchange of 1,000 prisoners by each country.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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Feather dusters benefit from a light shake outdoors and occasional spot cleaning with cool water, followed by thorough drying.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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Children, older adults, pregnant women, and people of other sensitive groups like those with asthma, heart disease or other respiratory conditions are encouraged to limit time outdoors and stay inside if possible.—
Manuel Bojorquez,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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