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as in wanting
not having spent two days without food

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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
Noun
Instead of being rushed back, the right-hander gets a chance to rediscover his form in the minors without worrying about results. Dan Hayes, New York Times, 24 July 2025 Those without fines are also encouraged to donate items, as each item will be used anonymously to forgive another patron’s fines. Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2025 This year’s Happy Together Tour is, sadly, the first without Volman. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025 Authorities said Aguirre, who is in the country without legal status, shot and killed 69-year-old Ricky E. Miller Sr., then fled before being found hiding in a shed. Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for without
Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
  • To move beyond a reactive footing, organizations must invest in these intelligence disciplines and shift them from niche capabilities to a key corporate function integrated throughout the organization.
    Control Risks, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • During his 2024 campaign, Trump embraced podcasts as a key media strategy to reach audiences beyond traditional outlets, and made high-profile campaign appearances on podcasts hosted by comedians like Joe Rogan, Andrew Schulz, and Theo Von.
    Will Steakin, ABC News, 15 July 2025
Adverb
  • These convenient compact containers serve as the in-between step before scraps make it outside.
    Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 July 2025
  • And the versatile Hobbs can play outside or inside, but must clean up his missed tackle rate of 22.2%.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Adverb
  • Though with on again, off again tariff negotiations, there’s no guarantee of smooth sailing from here on out.
    Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • Using a multicolored bat and down to his last out, Caminero took three pitches and hit a liner to left.
    Ronald Blum, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • Besides the Cousins' Buechel neighborhood home, Moore and his local crew shot at the former D. Nalley's diner in Old Louisville and Powder Keg Fireworks in Jeffersonville, Indiana, as well as various country roads and a lake in Southern Indiana.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 22 July 2025
  • Iran and Russia have launched a joint naval drill in the Caspian Sea, which borders both countries and lies between Eastern Europe and Central Asia, according to Iranian media.
    Amira El-Fekki‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Adverb
  • Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
  • When outdoors, a high UV level can indicate three major health risks.
    Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025

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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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