without 1 of 3

1
as in wanting
not having spent two days without food

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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

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Recent Examples of without
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An Israeli military official said the troops shot at a vehicle at 4 a.m., killing two individuals and detaining another, all of whom the IDF claimed without providing evidence were Hamas security officials. Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025 The Trump administration can resume speedy deportation of certain immigrants without a hearing, the Supreme Court said on Monday, in a victory for President Donald Trump’s hardline approach to immigration. Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025 This conversation set is made from durable, weather-resistant steel without sacrificing any aesthetic elements—the set still looks vintage, European, and artistic. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2025 Boston's starting pitching rotation will be without Lucas Giolito, Brayan Bello, and Kutter Crawford to begin the season as each pitcher is fighting an injury. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for without
Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
Preposition
  • Our challenge, beyond putting on an indelible show, was to find a way to make our dissension clear, with dignity and creativity.
    Ryan Miller, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
  • This strategic move into media ventures underscores Ronaldo’s ambition to solidify his influence in the entertainment industry, ensuring his brand’s longevity well beyond his soccer career.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • The body laid in the snow outside for hours in the freezing cold.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
  • An active family would be ideal, as well as a family that is engaged with their community, enjoys spending time outside and does things together.
    The Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • According to financial sources: Skims, which had been out looking to top off its latest fundraising round ahead of a potential initial public offering in the second half, hit pause on the fundraising.
    Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • His third shot on the par-4 fifth was 152 yards out.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The immense scale of the disaster has piled a fresh crisis on the impoverished Southeast Asian country, where almost 20 million people were already in need of humanitarian assistance after four years of civil war.
    Ross Adkin, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Friday's losses come on the heels of Thursday's nosedive after Trump announced late Wednesday sweeping 10% tariffs on all countries, effective April 5, and even higher reciprocal tariffs on a list of other countries.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • Do things that benefit your health, such as eating well, getting enough sleep and spending time outdoors. 9.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Here are recommendations for maintaining safety 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, 8 Apr. 2025

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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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