as in else
in a different way
we cannot make it to the party other than by canceling the previous engagement
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as in except
not including
other than a new jacket, I bought no special clothes for the wedding
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Recent Examples of other (than)
Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
There is nothing substantial to play for here other than building momentum before the playoffs.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Nowhere, other than perhaps Washington, DC, does the mainstream and the extreme coexist more prominently than at the UFC.
—Donie O'Sullivan, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
Authorities told the Associated Press that no one was injured and no property other than vehicles was damaged.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Preposition
Back then exit velocity was not talked about often other than notable home runs.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
There is nothing substantial to play for here other than building momentum before the playoffs.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Nowhere, other than perhaps Washington, DC, does the mainstream and the extreme coexist more prominently than at the UFC.
—Donie O'Sullivan, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
Authorities told the Associated Press that no one was injured and no property other than vehicles was damaged.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for other (than)
Adverb
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Under his breath, Nick instructs everyone else to proceed to the vehicle.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
8 Apr. 2025
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Like everyone else, the dog starts out in black and white, only for his slurping tongue to gain some Technicolor.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
1 June 2020
Adverb
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Space rocks and manufactured items respond differently to solar radiation pressure, or the momentum of particles of light from the sun.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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But for them, the only reason to be in business was to do business differently.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
Preposition
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On a recent evening, a few hundred students gathered at the Institute, the Church’s center beside the U’s campus.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Verstappen starts seventh, beside Carlos Sainz, who has had his best start since joining Williams ahead of this season.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
Preposition
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No New Yorker succession has been without last-minute drama, except for, possibly, the first, in 1951, when the magazine’s founding editor died while having one of his lungs removed, and the ship glided on under his longtime deputy.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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David Carpenter Congruence All of the winners are from India, except for Canadian David Carpenter, 52, who captured this striking shot of the Toronto Reference Library.—
Charu Bahri,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
1 June 2020
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Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.—
Robert Klemko,
Washington Post,
30 May 2020
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“Other (than).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other%20%28than%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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