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Recent Examples of without
John Hall, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
The small polka dot makes for a fun design detail without becoming twee, or dating itself.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 25 May 2025
The set is an easy stand-in for this moment in Birbiglia’s career: ambitious without being flashy, all in the execution.
—Kelly Stout, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
Consider some of these free alternatives to get you out and exploring, without breaking the bank.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 25 May 2025
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Preposition
Information on Demand: Ask for weather updates, quick calculations, or the latest business news without picking up your phone or opening a browser, enabling you to multitask and continue working with minimal disruption.
—John Hall, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
The small polka dot makes for a fun design detail without becoming twee, or dating itself.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 25 May 2025
The set is an easy stand-in for this moment in Birbiglia’s career: ambitious without being flashy, all in the execution.
—Kelly Stout, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
Consider some of these free alternatives to get you out and exploring, without breaking the bank.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
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Republicans are working to pass the debt limit increase within the legislation through a party-line vote that would extend borrowing authority beyond the 2026 election, avoiding the need to negotiate terms with Democrats.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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But the park’s defining feature — aside from the giant Tiger outside its gates — is still the city skyline beyond the outfield walls.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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That means your kids will be spending most of their time outside: riding scooters, playing sports, building castles.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
23 May 2025
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Some sellers will try to bypass the official sales channel process – to save the transaction fee – and invite buyers to complete the transaction outside.—
Benjamin Voyer,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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The jury is still out, though, because final tariff levels are still up in the air and could rekindle inflation down the line.—
Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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It’s been years of songwriting, gigging and getting his music out there.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Bitcoin touched a record high above $111,000, and oil prices slid after Bloomberg said oil producing member countries, or OPEC+, are discussing a potential third consecutive oil production surge in July, with an output hike of 411,000 barrels a day among the options under consideration.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Naturally, a country’s averages shouldn’t necessarily apply to everyone in that country.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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The combined event will take place both inside the downtown convention center, and outdoors on the surrounding streets, from Sept. 26-28.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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Fairy lights that plug into a traditional outlet are straightforward but may be more challenging to install outdoors with limited access to outlets.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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