1
as in forever
yet another time
now I have to mop the floor again because you didn't wipe your feet
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2
as in then
in addition to what has been said
a green pillow will go fine with my living room; again, the best colors are blues and greens
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3
as in conversely
just the opposite being true
I might take swimming lessons this summer; then again, I might not
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Recent Examples of again
Leo season gives us a chance to self-prioritize, stand out, and find our inner shine again.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Burks signed a one-year veteran minimum contract with the Heat last summer and again will likely need to settle for a minimum deal to re-sign with the Heat this summer.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
It was again considered in 2008 and then, in 2014, the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) — a group of independent experts that advises the WHO — took it up.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 1 July 2025
The market will fall again, and inevitably hit another all-time high.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 1 July 2025
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Burks signed a one-year veteran minimum contract with the Heat last summer and again will likely need to settle for a minimum deal to re-sign with the Heat this summer.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
It was again considered in 2008 and then, in 2014, the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) — a group of independent experts that advises the WHO — took it up.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 1 July 2025
The market will fall again, and inevitably hit another all-time high.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for again
Adverb
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Now, Colt's enjoying time with his forever family, Kashen's brother and sister-in-law.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Federal funding for Penn Station won’t last forever, and construction costs only increase with delays.—
Carlo Scissura,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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Begin with the ever-soothing Miss Dior Moisturizing Body Milk, then towel off and spritz yourself with the body mist.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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That declaration then provoked a lighthearted feud between the French President and Rome mayor Roberto Gualtieri.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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For as good as Shaw looked during that stretch, his struggles have been conversely pronounced.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
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Marchand, conversely, could have an uplifting effect on Matthews himself.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Adverb
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Some are technological, such as the need to constantly create more efficient batteries and durable materials to support increasingly advanced models and use cases.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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This isn't a surface-level mechanism, either; the epidermis is mostly made up of keratinocytes, which are cells formed in many layers below that migrate to the surface.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 July 2025
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There haven't been any calls made on his phone, either.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 July 2025
Adverb
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Maybe a touch harder, but once that was over, that’s the whole puzzle folks.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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One boss fight in particular should’ve been a greater challenge, but between DK and Pauline dropping literal bombs on the foe, the encounter was over in moments.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Explosive strength training also provides legit benefits for the non-pro athletes among us.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Olson, disappointing his hometown fans, did not go deep on his first nine swings and finished with 15, He also was eliminated in the first round in 2021.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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Crabgrass is an annual plant that grows anew from seed each season.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Each day will open the door to receive God's grace and mercy anew.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Again.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/again. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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