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 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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And the Lakers — loaded with trade ammunition and cap space and forever wishing on star players — are going to be expected to make a play.—
Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The redistricting forever wars have Republicans carving up predominantly Black majority districts nationwide.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
13 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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Proctor, conversely, was pegged as a late first-rounder due to concerns about his weight and inconsistent technique despite his apparent strength and athleticism.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Or some might be in the right place at the right time and get too much credit for success, or, conversely, get blamed for being unable to fix an unfixable company.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Parting ways with Morey was ultimately not an easy decision for the 76ers, but Philadelphia’s inability to take the next step in a constantly changing East played a significant role in the organization’s direction.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Stir in the butter until melted, add the garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly brown, 1 to 2 minutes.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 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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Why something with the punch of classical tragedy — love destroyed from within by an inexplicable streak of evil — had to be so over-egged is baffling.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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As soon as the draft was over, Tyson McGuffin (initially drafted by Utah for $290k) demanded a trade, and the team flipped him to Orlando for Jay Devilliers (who Orlando paid just $135k for).—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
15 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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In the East, that means obliterating the recent past and starting anew in pursuit of communist utopian dreams under the already alarmingly heavy hand of the Russians.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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Football, too, was brought to colonies by conquerors, only to be embraced by the conquered and remade anew.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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