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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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
Jose Fabian, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
In the opening keynote, president of public broadcaster Arte France Bruno Patino provided a bleak yet piercingly precise evaluation of the industry today.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Durant shot only 16 times yet made eight.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The coroner's office has not yet released the cause of death, police said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
Police said the chemical agent may have been bear spray, and while police say it was intentionally thrown, a motive has not been released yet.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
In the opening keynote, president of public broadcaster Arte France Bruno Patino provided a bleak yet piercingly precise evaluation of the industry today.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Durant shot only 16 times yet made eight.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The coroner's office has not yet released the cause of death, police said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yet
Adverb
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Thankfully for Kelvin Sampson’s Cougars, their ledger was finally reset in Thursday’s first-round breeze past Idaho.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Centennial finally broke the drought in the 62nd minute when Andie Hafner found Mardie Frye for the goal and 1-0 lead.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Petzold had arrived arrogant and entitled; confronted by the technical ability and imagination of his peers, he was humbled, then stultified.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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The flavor then broadens through creamy mozzarella and peppery rocket to sweet pesto.—
Dominic Green,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Corporate PACs, however, are funded by senior employees at large companies — a demographic that Talarico has no problem taking money from.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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This does not mean there’s evidence for a fifth force, however.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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It had been renamed and expanded in size roughly a year ago from a previously existing treatment facility as part of the Taliban government's efforts to stamp out a significant drug addiction problem in the country.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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In this particular case, the group in question has previously produced three results each claiming the discovery of a fifth force and hints of a novel particle, but none of them panned out.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
19 Mar. 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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And DeRosa knows the United States will eventually break through to win another World Baseball Classic title.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Authorities said Harrison eventually gained control of both weapons.—
CBS Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Beyond the fact the Mavericks have been in a nosedive with 20 losses in 24 games, the schedule-maker hasn’t been terribly kind to Dallas, either.—
Nate Sanchez,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Peppa Pig doesn’t shy away from the challenges of making—and sometimes leaving—friends either.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026
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The offices of attorney general and treasurer are also on the primary ballots, though, like Giannoulias, the offices’ Democratic incumbents, Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Treasurer Michael Frerichs, are running unopposed.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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To his credit, though, on the album, Harlow—along with Norwegian producer Aksel Arvid, known for his work with PinkPantheress—flexes the checkbook like a SEC football booster to recruit a team of jazz and R&B pros.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yet. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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