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
But Huizenga has yet to commit to running again in his somewhat safe House seat in the western part of the state.
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David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
Zhang was released in May 2024 and detained again three months later, eventually being formally arrested and placed in Shanghai’s Pudong Detention Center, RSF said.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Of those, the only win in the major Emmy categories came for Coolidge again in the Outstanding Supporting Actress Category.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
And Miami’s depth at receiver was on display once again, with five players having between 56 and 81 receiving yards.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
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David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
Zhang was released in May 2024 and detained again three months later, eventually being formally arrested and placed in Shanghai’s Pudong Detention Center, RSF said.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Of those, the only win in the major Emmy categories came for Coolidge again in the Outstanding Supporting Actress Category.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
And Miami’s depth at receiver was on display once again, with five players having between 56 and 81 receiving yards.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for again
Adverb
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Then, a 2022 diagnosis changed her life forever.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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Speaking of forever, that’s the sort of enduring impact he’s made on Kansas City, the NFL and to an increasingly international audience as the face of a team that’s played in Brazil, Germany and Mexico over the last few seasons.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Routh then fled, and authorities arrested him shortly thereafter.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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Short sellers look to benefit from a company's falling share price by borrowing its stock to sell on the open market, then later buying it back at a lower price.—
,
CNBC,
22 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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But while that may serve Natthaphong’s interests to appear as the chief agitator for reform, losing his military foil could conversely prove problematic.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Nejatian, conversely, will have a base salary of $1 and no bonus.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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If your aesthetic is constantly evolving, this subtle striped rug will grow with you.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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During his sojourn in Philadelphia, Ali constantly challenged Frazier to unsanctioned fights.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The results aren’t just surface-level, either.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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There wasn’t a prospect-industrial complex around to hype them up, either.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Michael Kopech’s very frustrating season is probably over.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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Tampa, however, had a net decrease in residents ages 60 and over.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The data analysis also ignores injuries and property destruction in non-fatal attacks as measures of political violence.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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McAfee has worked with WWE since 2018 as an analyst, host, and commentator, and also participated in the ring, including matches with The Miz and Gunther.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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This book is meant to capture a moment alive with promise and possibility, when Koreans were seized by dreams of freedom and starting anew.—
Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Duke’s return is a chance for Jay to rekindle their friendship, make amends and start anew.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Again.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/again. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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