Definition of yetnext

yet

2 of 2

conjunction

as in but
if it were not for the fact that it feels like summer, yet according to the calendar we're still in early spring

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Recent Examples of yet
Adverb
Miller’s attorney is also yet to be listed in the court records. Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026 The administration also has yet to tangibly pressure China, Iran's top trade partner and oil buyer, to cut off Tehran. Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026 Sacramento police are investigating Sais’ attack as a felony assault but have yet made no arrests as of Tuesday. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026 Unlike many countries in Europe, modern Germany hasn’t yet had a far-right or right-wing populist party leading a national, state or major-city government. ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yet
Adverb
  • By the end of that first part, Russia had invaded Ukraine, TV Rain had been fully banned, and all of Loktev’s subjects had finally left their country.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Beneath the cringe internet overshare was a welcome indication that the vaginal microbiome has finally moved from an obscure area of medical research into mainstream conversation.
    Amy Francombe, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • The president still plans to hike tariffs on Canadian autos in January, the official said, unless the countries can reach an agreement before then.
    Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Talley then wandered out of the media center, looking down at her phone and trying to find her friends.
    Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Applying high-temperature treatment to large magnet components, however, would present major engineering challenges.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The Division of Emergency Management, however, has blown past the deadline to release that report.
    Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • It was widely believed that Koval, 20, opted out in opposition to LSU’s signing 6-foot-5 Russian center Anna Minaeva, who previously played professionally for MBA Moscow.
    David K. Li, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Moreno had previously put the club up for sale in August 2022 before pulling the team off the market five months later.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Conjunction
  • 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
  • The tech firm didn’t pull that video down, but reached out to police.
    Queenie Wong, The Mercury News, 3 May 2017
Adverb
  • Members of a local self-defense citizens brigade eventually intervened by firing warning shots into the air to stop the attack.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Dejuan White, a veteran performer in the scene, has watched Kansas City’s ballroom community develop since 2006 and wants the city to eventually become a destination for competitors across the country.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Rice hasn’t missed a step defensively either, covering wide areas with ease.
    Thom Harris, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • This time, there’s still no guarantee of making it down alive, either.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Blooming florals proved to be the ultimate crowdpleaser, though, appearing at Chanel, Loro Piana, Khaite, Dior, and Kallmeyer.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Arsenal’s ability to limit teams, though, is still down to their excellent organization without the ball.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yet. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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