without 1 of 3

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

3 of 3

noun

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Recent Examples of without
Preposition
This dichotomy means that while a multinational business may be thriving, a family’s wealth, especially when tied to such a business ownership may be at risk of partial and perhaps, complete loss in succession without innovation. Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 Secondly, Hathaway also stepped out in towering peep-toe stilettos without an obvious pedicure. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 May 2025 While states don't collect data on the number of students without legal status in the classroom, Republicans have pointed to the rising number of English learners in public schools, although estimates from the advocacy group EdTrust show that the majority of those students are citizens. Marianna Bacallao, NPR, 1 May 2025 This moss green silhouette in a pebbled leather will add visual interest to your outfit without being over the top. Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for without
Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
  • Since then, the algae blooms have been spreading to San Diego County, Orange County, Santa Barbara County and beyond.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Because wolves are so adaptable and able to spread across Europe so easily, moving beyond conservation and into management of their populations is important, says Håkan Sand, an ecologist at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, who was not involved in the new study.
    Olivia Ferrari, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • Wait for 30 minutes after the final lightning or thunder before heading outside again.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Make sure to check out the cacti and flowers outside too.
    Rachel Monroe, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • There's incredibly problematic science fiction out there, especially some of the older stuff.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
  • As one of the oldest running shoe brands out there, New Balance has always had a reputation for making solid sneaks that get the job done.
    Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • It's been just a tremendous loser for this country.
    Bonnie Bolden, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Employers in host countries benefit from a steady stream of cheap labor to work their bars, coffee machines and ski resorts.
    Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • The Air Quality Index near fireworks often reaches the hazardous level which states everyone should avoid all physical activities outdoors.
    U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The lush motif is carried outdoors to the deck off of the kitchen, where the hillside’s palm trees, bougainvillea and citrus provide shade for the dining table and chairs.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025

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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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