go without
phrasal verb
went without; gone without; going without; goes without
: to not have (something) : to live or continue without having (something)
How long can you go without sleeping/sleep?
If you can't afford a new car, you'll just have to go without.
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In combination with the top, this is the perfect set to throw on and go without doing much thinking.
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Jordyn Burrell, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2024
This should go without saying, but there’s a reason flight staff tell you to keep your seatbelt fastened as often as possible, even if the sign is off.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 14 June 2024
The actress has gone without bangs several times, but one instance was particularly jarring to fans.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
Some people who aren’t required to have insurance are simply going without.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2024
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Jordyn Burrell, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2024
This should go without saying, but there’s a reason flight staff tell you to keep your seatbelt fastened as often as possible, even if the sign is off.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 14 June 2024
The actress has gone without bangs several times, but one instance was particularly jarring to fans.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
Some people who aren’t required to have insurance are simply going without.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for go without
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“Go without.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20without. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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