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
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
And yet, signs of potential bad blood between the two were starting to be called out online.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
What Happens Next Open AI has not yet responded.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
There are a few different movies jockeying for screen time in Steve, the British handwringer that drops on Netflix today, and yet one of them clearly has the best chance of winning its survival-of-the-fittest competition.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
And yet, signs of potential bad blood between the two were starting to be called out online.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
What Happens Next Open AI has not yet responded.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yet
Adverb
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So much so, eventually Hamblin ended up choosing the second and third pours of whiskey for us, instead of Gandano.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Goodell noted the rapid growth in flag-football participation at youth and collegiate levels, underscoring efforts to create a structured pipeline starting from youth leagues through high school and college, eventually reaching professional play.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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And, most importantly, the only three teams in the previous three seasons to win a Division Series Game 1 on the road and then lose Game 2 — the 2022 Phillies, the 2023 Phillies and the 2024 Mets — all won the series.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Contrast that with Robert Lewandowski, whose stutter, pause, judder, wait for the ’keeper to dive and then place it wide of the post didn’t work for Barcelona during their surprise defeat away to Sevilla a few hours later.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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If Ohtani is to be treated as a normal starter, however, could that mean changes in how the Dodgers deploy him?—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ignatow could not, however, be tried for murder again because the Fifth Amendment prevents double jeopardy.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Officials previously asked for the public's help in identifying a suspect.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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The skillet beef and white queso were previously one of the least popular menu items, Chili’s said in its release, only accounting for less than 1 percent of sales.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 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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Introduction Forty eight years after they were defeated in the first final over the water in Montevideo, Argentina finally won the World Cup, on home soil in Buenos Aires.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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By 2009, Ina Garten's Engagement Roast Chicken entered the chat, and rumor has it that a similar dish may have inspired Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to finally shift from partners to fiancés.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Scores of 183 and 54 against Sri Lanka A in July hardly did any harm, either.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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My wife doesn't like it either.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Unfortunately, fans won't be able to see LeBron or Luka on the court with the team for Friday's game, though.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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Auchincloss, though, demurred from challenging Markey in the 2026 election cycle.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yet. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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