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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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Relevance
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

as in sticks

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Recent Examples of without
Preposition
Choose what reflects your worth without creating unnecessary pressure. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026 Washington took a 4-3 lead in the top of the frame without a hit against José Alvarado. — CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Sullivan has an impossible role that demands a lot without providing much inner logic to ground the performance. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026 What matters the most is what’s handled the best, and what matters less gets in the way without causing any fatal falls. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 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 emergence of additional Chinese prototypes suggests that competition between the world’s two largest military powers is extending beyond current fifth-generation aircraft into the race for future air dominance.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • For Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the operator of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program, the challenge is to expand beyond hotels without becoming another sprawling marketplace filled with loosely connected offers.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of beyond
Adverb
  • Some children can watch an energetic cartoon and then happily move on to building with blocks or playing outside.
    — Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The album’s mood is evocative of a hot summer’s day; the combination of live-wire drum breaks and breezy keys suggests the feeling of dipping your toes in the ocean when the temperature outside is pushing 90.
    — Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of outside
Noun
  • The release came as calls are growing from other countries, including Myanmar's fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, for access to or engagement with Suu Kyi as part of efforts to resolve the country's political crisis.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • City and country converge at this Oklahoma City carriage house, which can sleep up to four guests.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of country
Adverb
  • Paul Sewald came in to record the final out after Kevin Ginkel allowed two hits and two walks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • But as the temperature hit at least 100 degrees on Friday and Saturday, not everyone enjoyed a fun day out.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of out
Adverb
  • All seating at the 1402 West State Street drive through location in Boise is outdoors and guests who order meals get higher priority for tables, according to the outdoor signage.
    — Hali Smith August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Studies consistently show that women ride less or give up riding outdoors because of safety concerns, poor infrastructure, and harassment.
    — Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of outdoors

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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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