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
Pour in ¾ cup dry white wine or sake and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost completely evaporated and sauce is thick again, about 5 minutes.
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Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Time and time again, people would tell me exactly what had led to their family members’ arrests or executions.
—M. Gessen, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
These Patriots are obviously not the dominant Patriots of old again.
—Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
The Empire State Building did it again.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Time and time again, people would tell me exactly what had led to their family members’ arrests or executions.
—M. Gessen, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
These Patriots are obviously not the dominant Patriots of old again.
—Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
The Empire State Building did it again.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for again
Adverb
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While by no means entirely of his invention, the rhetoric of the American Revolution has forever attached to the idea of Jeffersonian democracy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Of the four new entries this season, three were on the Milan schedule, meaning that, for the first time in forever, there is a 50-50 split between shows on the Italian and French menswear calendars.—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Lutnick will then consult with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other administration officials about his findings.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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Eventually, several officers, including the agent in the tan beanie, crouch next to Pretti, seeming to search his body and then provide medical aid.—
Yahya Abou-Ghazala,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Its inherent themes question what a life is worth and conversely what makes a life worthy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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These experiences have conversely taught me that appreciation alone is not enough to ensure the long-term support of our nursing workforce.—
Christopher O’Connor,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The Cross-Functional Peer This person is someone at your same professional level but in a department that your team works with constantly.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Lobotka is constantly processing.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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And Nik's not a bad guy, either.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Voters in primary elections may nominate extremists to run in the general election, leaving independents no choice but to vote for the lesser of two evils or to abstain from voting for either.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Barring a miracle, their season is over, and the real question is what management and ownership will do in response.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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After the final pickup is over, the same crews and equipment will be collecting bulky waste through household junk pickups which can be scheduled February through October by contacting City Customer Service at 311 or 916-808-5011 or making an online service request.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 30,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The culinary lens also helps Jordan maintain relevance amid shifting consumer tastes.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some users, like Stalter, are deleting their accounts and leaving the app altogether (though some have also had trouble deleting their accounts, Fiesler noted).—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Two books, just out in a head-to-head release, present anew the story of the Goetz shooting.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
1 Feb. 2026
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Because of that innate grasp on her craft, unwillingness to settle into nostalgia and uncanny ability to invent herself anew with each project, her characters would impact multiple generations of film, television and comedy fans.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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