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Recent Examples of without
Emerson Clarridge
updated March 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
According to South China Morning Post (SCMP), the contra-rotary ramjet is built to function across the entire flight envelope, from takeoff to hypersonic speeds, without switching propulsion modes.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Designed for a sleek, lightweight feel, the Soft Fit Leather earcups provide all-day comfort without the bulk.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
The second test went off without a hitch in 2019.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
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Preposition
The alternative punishment is life in prison without parole.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
According to South China Morning Post (SCMP), the contra-rotary ramjet is built to function across the entire flight envelope, from takeoff to hypersonic speeds, without switching propulsion modes.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Designed for a sleek, lightweight feel, the Soft Fit Leather earcups provide all-day comfort without the bulk.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
The second test went off without a hitch in 2019.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
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Raynaud, who went 2 of 2 from 3-point range, continues to emerge as an outside shooting threat after going 8 of 15 from beyond the arc over the past six games.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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While the mood was generally sunny and marches largely peaceful, the third No Kings protests were an unmistakable display of political force that could reverberate in the 2026 midterms and beyond.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Saturday is the better day to get outside, as the chance for rain is fairly low.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, just outside, worship continued, as faith leaders and community members took part in a Holy Thursday service of their own.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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On Monday, a mere five days ahead of one of the biggest weekends of his year, Bob Sargent was driving through rural North Carolina, his phone signal going in and out.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The gravity of both the moon and Earth will provide much if not most of the oomph to keep Orion on its out-and-back, figure-eight loop.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That decade started with the 1973 oil embargo by Arab countries who were members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC, and ended with the 1979 Iranian Revolution, which many attribute to helping end Jimmy Carter's presidency.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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And both reckon with the extent to which historical ignorance and the calculated distortion of the past threaten the foundation on which our country was built.—
Francine Prose,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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According to Turner, Kaiko and her littermates lived outdoors in a pen from birth until she was rescued at around nine months old.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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During school breaks, while other children spent their days outdoors, Jovy found himself inside the bank’s modest office learning to operate a typewriter and assisting with simple accounting tasks.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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