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
But Gire had not yet made a decision at that time on whether his office would seek the death penalty against Lawhead. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 Go ahead and pair them with a white linen maxi dress or lightweight trousers for an elevated yet summery look. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 14 July 2026 What other Democrats have not done, yet, is develop an AI and data centers position that matches what IBEW wants — a pro-construction position that’s at odds with voters who do not want battleship-sized AI centers in their backyards. David Weigel, semafor.com, 14 July 2026 The Star has yet to receive a response from the Algerian government. Pj Green july 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for yet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yet
Adverb
  • Officials finally directed her to a port facility that had been turned into an emergency morgue after countless bodies were unearthed from the rubble in the days following the earthquake.
    Susana Erazo, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • After rediscovering the mummies during a curation project at the Egyptian Museum in 2020, researchers finally examined them with advanced analysis techniques and equipment.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
Adverb
  • Extreme rainfall events like this are becoming more common as planet-warming pollution drives temperatures higher, because warmer air holds more moisture – which storms can then wring out like a water-laden sponge in heavy, localized downpours.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • However, then-President Janet Napolitano advised the Board of Regents to phase them out anyway and explore the creation of a UC-specific exam.
    Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Adverb
  • Not all parts of Greater Manchester have shared in the city’s success, however.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • There is, however, evidence that this Spain team can be ruffled.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Adverb
  • The event also featured a concert headlined by Memphis rapper Big Boogie, the Star-Telegram previously reported.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Fedorov, previously Ukraine’s minister for digital transformation, had been in the job for just six months and was popular among troops for improving pay and frontline rotations.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 July 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
  • The decision sparked protests and set off years of litigation involving community groups, beach access advocates and, eventually, the state of California.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 16 July 2026
  • An exceptional book about Kafka’s first translators and how his work was eventually introduced to American readers during the Cold War.
    Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Adverb
  • But the switch from an anything goes summer sleep schedule to a morning routine that requires waking up at what feels like the crack of dawn to get to school on time doesn’t help matters, either.
    Parents, Parents, 17 July 2026
  • Making the four tournament days tougher was never the primary objective, either, even if those connected with the club are naturally hoping the conditions keep scores in check.
    Gregg Evans, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Adverb
  • The Royals didn’t surrender, though, scoring four runs in the bottom of the frame.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
  • This wasn’t just a case of a team scoring a last-minute winner, though.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026

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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yet. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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