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
Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
Vance hasn't contributed any money yet to his half-brother's campaign.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025
Sweeney has not yet addressed the controversy, nor has American Eagle.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 July 2025
The Giants’ acquisition of a starter ahead of the deadline could bump Whisenhunt back down to Sacramento after the deadline, but the front office has yet to make their move.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 July 2025
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Adverb
Uncertainty looms over the upcoming holiday season, as customers have yet to submit their peak season shipping plans to UPS.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
Vance hasn't contributed any money yet to his half-brother's campaign.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025
Sweeney has not yet addressed the controversy, nor has American Eagle.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 July 2025
The Giants’ acquisition of a starter ahead of the deadline could bump Whisenhunt back down to Sacramento after the deadline, but the front office has yet to make their move.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yet
Adverb
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Deputies eventually breached the door of the house with explosives and got in without firing any shots around 1:30 p.m., Warren County Sheriff Barry Riley told Fox 19.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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The incident resulted in an hours-long standoff with Waukesha police, who eventually used drones to locate Lovejoy's body, which had been dragged to a spot near basement stairs, and spot Couture's location in the house.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
27 July 2025
Adverb
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Begin with the ever-soothing Miss Dior Moisturizing Body Milk, then towel off and spritz yourself with the body mist.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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Ball played college basketball at UCLA in 2017 and then went pro for the Los Angeles Ballers, Queensboro Swarm and Astros de Jalisco in Mexico.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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The President, however, later denied using the word.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
15 July 2025
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Even if there’s nothing to fear about this new database, however, good results in science depend on trust.—
Caren Zucker,
The Atlantic,
6 July 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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In April at Augusta, the golfers were paired together during the final round of the major — which McIlroy finally clinched — with DeChambeau fading along the final stretch to finish tied for fifth.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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American fans will finally get to see Lil Tecca on the road.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
22 July 2025
Adverb
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But on Wednesday, like Flagg, Edgecombe might not play either.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Healthcare professionals may not be doing enough to encourage patients to get the RSV vaccine either, said Justin Ortiz, MD, a physician scientist at the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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That type of 11th-hour push is not always successful, though, with many captains instead taking a longer view and trusting the bigger body of work.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Before his body disappears into the water, though, Sophie accidentally answers his phone.—
Melissa Locker,
Time,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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Finley plans to pursue a career in the health care industry after college with hopes of someday working in a children’s hospital.—
First Tee,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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That reasoning may prevail someday in the Senate, but certainly not while Democrats are in the minority there.—
Thomas Elias,
Oc Register,
25 July 2025
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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yet. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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