with

preposition

ˈwit͟h How to pronounce with (audio)
Definition of withnext
1
as in through
as the result of the young man was overcome with grief

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2
as in by
using the means or agency of was able to finish the project with her help

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3
as in despite
without being prevented by with all his tough talk, he is still a very gentle person

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Recent Examples of with Content creator online reviews of hotels, resorts, cruises, restaurants, and airline flights, often with impressive production values, can generate hundreds of thousands, and even millions, of views. — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026 That was the outcome last year, as PSG drew 2-2 with Tottenham Hotspur, then went on to win the tie on spot kicks. — Dean Jones, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Select rooms are also equipped with sofa beds that convert into bunk beds and rooms that offer extra space to accommodate cribs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 This is fairly confusing, since Izzy and Zach tie with four points apiece and Oscar gets two points – which doesn’t reflect either the imposter voting that round or the voting throughout the game. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for with
Recent Examples of Synonyms for with
  1. through
  2. by
  3. despite
  4. via
  5. in
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  • The banking business model is built atop an army of young analysts (and, in time, associates and VPs) grinding through deals.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The attacks have killed dozens of civilians and troops and also targeted Saudi tankers in transit from Red Sea ports through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait out to the Gulf of Aden and the rest of the world.
    — Fatma Khaled, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of through
Preposition
  • The Alexander Stadium holds 23,000 for these championships, boosted by a temporary top tier erected on the Hudson-Smith stand, which follows the far-side bend.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Turn on any cable news network, and the national political landscape can look like a toxic wasteland, defined by vitriol, outrage, even allegations of treason.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of by
Preposition
  • And despite the gameplay and unpredictability down the stretch, that is kind of what happened.
    — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 7 May 2020
  • Los Angeles County beaches will remain closed for the time being, despite other coastal stretches reopening — with limitations — this week in nearby Orange County with the state’s blessing.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2020
Definition of despite
Preposition
  • Their capacity to generate revenue via sales is ultimately determined by the market, and those players that are attracting interest.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Those who bought tickets with cash or check will receive a refund via mail.
    — Riley Moser, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of via
Preposition
  • The attack damaged a wall of a Wildberries warehouse in the Tver region north of Moscow, the region’s acting governor Vitaly Korolyov said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In Pattinson’s case, his latest entries in the internet hall of fame also reflect how his online status has changed across his career, from a position of mockery to the widespread adoration on display today in numerous viral fan edits.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of in

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