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
There are reports of a possible comeback for Garcia against Atlético, but Flick might not play him right away in a high-intensity clash, as that could risk yet another injury for the player. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026 Although, that would have been a tight window since no cast members have been announced for the spinoff yet. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2026 And, through it all, Tre Donaldson has yet to be active on his two-way contract. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026 The National Park System has a $24 billion backlog of maintenance projects that have yet to be funded, with major repairs to roads, buildings and water systems being the most costly. — Joe Heim, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yet
Adverb
  • The Eagles forced punts after both third-quarter fumbles and then Pritzkau, the area’s fifth-leading passer with over 2,300 yards, finally went to work.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 An unanswered question could finally stop taking up so much room.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
Adverb
  • The group’s most mysterious member was the vocalist and producer Ciarán McDonald, known back then as Bearface.
    — H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
  • They were photographed together both at a bar with other suppliers and then also out to dinner with some other executives.
    — Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 9 Nov. 2026
Adverb
  • Republicans, however, could take advantage of Newsom’s action and cast him as a soft-on-crime liberal who is out of touch with most Americans, which risks turning away moderate voters.
    — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • MTPeak, however, is taking a different, heavier-hitting racing line.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
Adverb
  • Police previously said investigators found no evidence of an actual plan to carry out violence at the school.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The council’s executive director, Blair Stanford, confirmed the previously unreported contribution and said CMS requested the financial support.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 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
  • Doctors eventually discovered three tumors in Lennox's head — one in his gums, one behind his eye and another near the base of his brain.
    — Sooji Nam, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The album that would eventually become Nathan Williams’ tenth as Wavves was first announced this past summer, in the form of a collaborative project with Max Bemis of 2000s pop-punk relics Say Anything.
    — Larry Fitzmaurice, Pitchfork, 13 Nov. 2026
Adverb
  • Nobody needed a little two-stroke street bike that could spend its afternoon embarrassing motorcycles twice its size, either.
    — Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • This isn’t a holiday-specific activity, either; Sephora offers fragrance sampler kits year-round!
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Nov. 2026
Adverb
  • Dado is, though, as dedicated an avant-guardist as Chicago theater has seen, and there are times when that impulse to lean into symbolism fights a play heavily reliant on empathy and realism.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Mostly, though, Dali is a place to slow down—and the Dali Edition hotel, opened in June 2026, caters to travelers who wish to do so.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026

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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yet. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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