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
On Wednesday officers once again swarmed Gould’s picturesque home, searching for evidence.
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Danny E Freeman, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
The Panthers chances for back-to-back Cups looked solid after a 4-1 first-round series dispatch of Tampa, then not so much with an early 2-0 series hole to Toronto, then strong again after three straight wins heading back home.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
Of course, there are still two rounds left to play this weekend and the chance of them being paired together again on Sunday still looms, despite DeChambeau going into Saturday at 3-under, while McIlroy sits at 1-over, just barely making the cut.
—Gerrit Ritt, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
Elsewhere in the interview, Osbourne again pointed out that Black Sabbath aren’t planning on performing a full-length set.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 May 2025
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Danny E Freeman, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
The Panthers chances for back-to-back Cups looked solid after a 4-1 first-round series dispatch of Tampa, then not so much with an early 2-0 series hole to Toronto, then strong again after three straight wins heading back home.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
Of course, there are still two rounds left to play this weekend and the chance of them being paired together again on Sunday still looms, despite DeChambeau going into Saturday at 3-under, while McIlroy sits at 1-over, just barely making the cut.
—Gerrit Ritt, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
Elsewhere in the interview, Osbourne again pointed out that Black Sabbath aren’t planning on performing a full-length set.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for again
Adverb
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This will forever change work, the workforce, the workplace, and the human-machine relationship.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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In order to fit in and impress her new friend Charlene, Marlene crosses a line that will forever change her life.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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Ultimately, the students do see their Deaf president in I. King Jordan, then a dean.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Furcal then threw a larger rock at the truck driver, police said.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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The real exciting aspect for more moderate sports fans or conversely more moderate entertainment fans is the bundle pricing.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
13 May 2025
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Overreliance on smartwatch data may lead to unnecessary anxiety or, conversely, false reassurance.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Until last year, the Celtics had a habit of surrendering big leads, constantly faltering in crunchtime as the offense lost its flow.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Attendance is expected to sag below original expectations, which may, in fact, be viewed as a win for a regime that is constantly stoking its base with culture-war rot that exploits division for political gain.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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Currently, some prescribing physicians are likely unaware if patients have disordered eating tendencies, either because the symptoms slip through the cracks, the patient actively conceals them, or the patient is too embarrassed to bring them up, Wassenaar explained.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
20 May 2025
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Bears are betting the president is incapable of doing either.—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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These changes would only go into effect in January 2029, after Trump's term is over, though GOP hardliners are pushing leadership for those to go into effect sooner.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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After the main action of the film is over, Sam and his girlfriend board a plane, which is revealed to be Volée Airlines Flight 180 from the first movie.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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While Autism brings real challenges, Dr. Vargas also points to the unique strengths often found in those with Autism, particularly in a modern economy driven by focus, systems thinking, and deep expertise.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Some members of Captain Bledsoe's crew were also fans of the show.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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In recent years, however, TV has evolved so radically, that there’s an argument to be made for appreciating the format anew in our current era of Peak Realism.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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Of course, with every rebrand, the cycle begins anew.—
Amanda Hess,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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“Again.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/again. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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