1
as in finally
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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3
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
Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2026
And yet none of the usual human chemistry stirred.
—Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
Run to snag the Dazzle Dry Nail System Kit, and prepare for your best manicure yet.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Despite Asia’s relatively quick recovery, Arora noticed that the region’s professionals were building wealth yet didn’t know how to manage it.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
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Adverb
Charges have not yet been filed against them, McKee said Friday.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2026
And yet none of the usual human chemistry stirred.
—Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
Run to snag the Dazzle Dry Nail System Kit, and prepare for your best manicure yet.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Despite Asia’s relatively quick recovery, Arora noticed that the region’s professionals were building wealth yet didn’t know how to manage it.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yet
Adverb
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But the dark cloud that’s been hovering over the Flyers’ generally solid first month of the season — the lack of production from Michkov — may have finally started to lift.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The fact Marjan finally missed his first attempt as a Jayhawk — and the fact Arizona went on to march 80 yards in eight plays and score a game-winning TD — left KU’s fifth-year coach needing to explain his decision to kick instead of go for a first down on fourth-and-2 at the 11-yard-line.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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People get in the bathtub, think something, bathe themselves and then stand up from the bathwater, all of this is rather ordinary, but even the most ordinary thing in this world can conceal considerable danger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The abrupt vote, however, sparked near-immediate backlash from the community.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Color drenching can make a lot of sense, however, in a contemporary-style home, where large swaths of color enhance the geometric surroundings.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Trump has supported acting President Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime Maduro loyalist, who previously served as vice president under Maduro.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Emulating that has previously required a ton of detective work and a hodgepodge of products, but that changed with the 2025 launch of Stewart’s skin care brand Elm Biosciences and its inaugural A30 Elemental Serum.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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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Strategic training and long-term transition plans The timing of this contract aligns with broader Navy efforts to sustain and eventually transition the E-6B fleet to its next generation.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The officer was eventually knocked off the vehicle, and other members of law enforcement took Muñoz-Guatemala into custody about a mile away.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Spagnuolo has also made a name for himself in the past by scheming up free rushers on blitzes, though those didn’t seem to hit nearly as often this year either.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Valrose got further concerned when Monique, 39, did not respond to his calls either.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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There’s more Athleta discounts worth checking out, though—keep scrolling for five more impressive deals, starting at $28.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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This time, though, in the playoffs.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yet. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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