1
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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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
Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
But the justices have not yet spelled out in detail what exactly that requires in each case.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 23 June 2025
But Dan Shapero, chief operating officer at LinkedIn, isn’t ready to declare the bottom rung of the career ladder broken—at least not yet.
—Massimo Marioni, Fortune, 23 June 2025
There will be a lot of intangibles that will determine how AEW will navigate through yet another volatile period for WBD.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Adverb
And yet, by the time of Borlaug’s death, his accomplishments were looking increasingly equivocal.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
But the justices have not yet spelled out in detail what exactly that requires in each case.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 23 June 2025
But Dan Shapero, chief operating officer at LinkedIn, isn’t ready to declare the bottom rung of the career ladder broken—at least not yet.
—Massimo Marioni, Fortune, 23 June 2025
There will be a lot of intangibles that will determine how AEW will navigate through yet another volatile period for WBD.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yet
Adverb
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The colours tend to be earthy and dull and, crucially, don’t stick to the fabric and eventually fade.—
Maeve Campbell,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The cravat eventually became a fashionable accessory among the French elite and was often crafted from luxurious fabrics such as lace or silk.—
Kristopher Fraser,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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The Sisters of Mercy then typically placed those babies with adoptive parents.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a 'killing frost'.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2025
Adverb
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In a characteristic act of self-contradiction, however, his foreign policy is based on a significant overestimation of American power.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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One group could not be entirely saved, however, as their boat capsized and eight people died.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 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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When Prohibition was finally repealed in 1933, the city’s criminals were forced to find new ways to make a buck.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
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But staff say whales have been spotted in the area, with humpbacks finally making a return after a 25-year absence.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2025
Adverb
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There is no shortage of returns to look forward to, either.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
24 June 2025
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That shouldn’t feel like a stretch, either, based on their production at such a young age.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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Keeping him and Bradley may be less interesting to Indiana, though.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Taillon, though, had kept the Astros off the board until Altuve’s home run on his 107th pitch to end his day.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
Adverb
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The research findings show that therapies targeting this protein could someday help create new therapies that treat the vision-stealing disease.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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While at Leach’s memorial, the air raid crew vowed to gather someday to celebrate Leach.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yet. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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