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as in eventually
at a later time
we may yet figure it out
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2
as in then
in addition to what has been said
offered yet another option for our planned tour of Europe
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as in however
in spite of that
the hikers were scared, and yet they continued to go deeper into the cave
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as in previously
up to this or that time
we have yet to win a single game she had yet to accomplish a single thing
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Recent Examples of yet
Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Springfield legislators have yet to craft reform bills to help avert service cuts, fare hikes or layoffs for next year.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Game show hosts seem like the perfect capstone to such a season, on one hand presiding over silly contests for cash prizes and yet also symbolizing the best and most decent of what our media can be.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
New Mexico has not yet begun enforcing ELP as an out-of-service condition, despite the requirement being in effect since June 25 in the wake of an executive order from President Donald Trump.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
Like Lord’s death, this should be yet another wake-up call for our community.
—Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Springfield legislators have yet to craft reform bills to help avert service cuts, fare hikes or layoffs for next year.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Game show hosts seem like the perfect capstone to such a season, on one hand presiding over silly contests for cash prizes and yet also symbolizing the best and most decent of what our media can be.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
New Mexico has not yet begun enforcing ELP as an out-of-service condition, despite the requirement being in effect since June 25 in the wake of an executive order from President Donald Trump.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yet
Adverb
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Cooper initially thought mirror bacteria would eventually die off due to a lack of food, but there are enough molecules that are neither right-handed or left-handed to sustain them.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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Many of the oligarchs backed Putin’s rise, and those who eventually turned on him didn’t end well.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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If he is done, then Ayomanor can step up as the No. 2 and be a surprise WR4 in his rookie year.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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The man who was with the boy eventually tossed the money down the stairs, then scooped up the child and boarded another train, where a passenger called 911 after observing the unconscious boy’s condition.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images Now, however, Chosen seems to have a real chance to make the Niners' roster, and Matt Barrows and Vic Tafur of The Athletic recently discussed the possibility.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Some states, however, have sought to restrict recording of law enforcement by passing buffer zone laws that mandate bystanders keep a certain distance from police activity.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 2025
Conjunction
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But scientists and doctors say things aren’t that simple — and a belief that exposing children to marijuana, either directly or indirectly, is harmless isn’t supported by the facts.—
Daniel M. Jimenez,
The Cannifornian,
22 June 2017
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But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat.—
Chad Graff,
Twin Cities,
15 June 2017
Adverb
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With new oversight, strong federal leadership, and an end to municipal cash grabs, the Commonwealth can finally deliver on the promise of a stable and prosperous energy system.—
Dan Eberhart,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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It wasn’t supposed to set for another hour and a half, but streetlights flickered on as the sky darkened and the dust finally caught up to Olbinski.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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These purchases don’t have to be in-store either — Amazon and other online retailers won’t charge taxes on eligible deliveries to states with these holidays on the books.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 2025
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This nostalgia isn't necessarily new for Gen Z either.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Not a great one, though, and almost certainly not a bonafide threat to bring the Lombardi Trophy back home to 1265 Lombardi Ave., Lambeau Field’s address.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
29 Aug. 2025
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If they’re doomed to dissatisfaction, though, at least they’re doomed together.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
28 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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That means that if this sport does someday expand from 30 to 32 teams, everything is in play — much of it visible, some of it not so visible.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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But the new study suggests that capability could be added someday.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yet. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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