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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
Summer is hard enough without peeling strands of hair off your lip gloss every five minutes. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026 Ante Budmir's 54th-minute goal has given Croatia an edge in this must-win game, but Panama will not go down without a fight. Monica Alba, NBC news, 24 June 2026 Indiana and Portland are the only two franchises without a selection in this week’s proceedings. Tony East, Forbes.com, 24 June 2026 The pilot, Captain Bob Smith, tried everything, but had no choice but to land without the front wheels. Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for without
Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
  • But beyond these consecrated walls, continuity may depend as much on action as faith.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
  • The district said the impact of budget constraints extends beyond those reductions.
    Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Adverb
  • Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
  • Phillips is in contention with Henderson, Bryant and several others in a deep cornerback room, but the 2023 fourth-round pick gets the nod with his ability to play inside and outside.
    Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • The treaty involves regular onsite inspections by the IAEA to confirm that countries are complying with the treaty’s terms.
    Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
  • Beijing broadly denies providing weapons to countries in conflict.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
Adverb
  • Durable goods will also be out.
    Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 25 June 2026
  • Shortstop Andruw Monasterio and catcher Connor Wong drew back-to-back one-out walks in the second; Eaton’s two-out RBI-single scored the former, but the latter was out at third on the throw from left-fielder and 2016 first overall pick Mickey Moniak.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 24 June 2026
Adverb
  • If your cat or dog is outdoors and unprotected, fleas hitch a ride and come indoors with them.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • Because there is no test to determine that there’s cane toad intoxication present in a dog, veterinarians rely on owners to constantly monitor and supervise their pets when outdoors, especially in areas where cane toads could be present.
    Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026

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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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