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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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
But again, the role of autonomy in the first scenario, and its absence in the second, helps explain why these two situations have an entirely different valence.
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Adam W. Gaffney, STAT, 18 May 2026
The local's mountain originally announced a May 3 closing date, then extended it to March 10, and then again to May 17.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 18 May 2026
With any luck, Colbert, who turned 62 last week, will find a way to evolve his style yet again to meet the newest form of satire and television.
—Eric Deggans, NPR, 18 May 2026
On the other hand, pushing against this inevitability is a much more intriguing concept than simply presenting it as-is, over and over again, even when its specifics are disguised by a fable.
—Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
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Adam W. Gaffney, STAT, 18 May 2026
The local's mountain originally announced a May 3 closing date, then extended it to March 10, and then again to May 17.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 18 May 2026
With any luck, Colbert, who turned 62 last week, will find a way to evolve his style yet again to meet the newest form of satire and television.
—Eric Deggans, NPR, 18 May 2026
On the other hand, pushing against this inevitability is a much more intriguing concept than simply presenting it as-is, over and over again, even when its specifics are disguised by a fable.
—Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for again
Adverb
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According to his best friend, Scott Coker is a lifelong martial artist, a bad golfer and a promoter forever critical to the MMA landscape.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Arizona has executed a death row inmate for setting two people on fire more than 20 years ago, killing one of them and changing the other's life forever.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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Slater missed and Alexander hit another Lumbar Check, and then again.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Yes, Arrowhead Stadium will be a friendlier environment then, but those two opponents aren’t exactly slouches either.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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In Paula’s building, conversely, the blinds are all at least semi-closed, as though its inhabitants have become wise to the idea that anyone could be looking in.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
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Inclusive advertising, conversely, significantly boosts sales, loyalty, and overall brand growth.—
Sonia Thompson,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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The cruel cartoon of a constantly shrewish, venal, and disloyal Mary began cementing itself in the public mind when William Herndon, Lincoln’s Springfield law partner, started lecturing about his reminiscences within months of the President’s murder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Investors are also constantly comparing bond yields to potential stock market returns.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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For Roki Sasaki and the Los Angeles Dodgers, process and progression have been the priority this season — even when results didn’t show much of either.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Ball's problems with the dress didn't start at the reception, either.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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In the final scenes of the episode, the Silver and Reagan families (including Blue Bloods favorite Joe Hill) rejoice over a meal, while Brian is on the way over.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Soon, Colbert was joined by Jon Stewart to confront his denial about Late Show being over, which was followed by a heartfelt bit from the gentlemen of Strike Force Five including Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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If Richard Gadd’s show is among the limited series nominees, Jamie Bell will also land an acting nom.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Among Miamians, the hotel is best known for its extravagant Sunday Brunch; all tables become immediately filled with a combination of local residents and hotel guests, a natural overlap felt throughout the property, which is also home to the Four Seasons Residences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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The print is reinterpreted anew each season in a myriad of options with fresh energy.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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Thirty years later, the Cleveland Museum of Art exhibited Metal Fence anew.—
Tyler Green,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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