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
Mosab Abu Toha, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
And yet, there’s something very deep running through them.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Still, the decision shutter Boss Fight is the clearest signal yet that the company is still not happy with where its games division is.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
His goal was to create a sensual yet minimalist refuge, where the architecture of the space would be the focus.
—Amir Capogrossi Badreddine, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
Khaled assumed he was being moved to yet another prison, until he was taken to a place called Ward A.
—Mosab Abu Toha, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
And yet, there’s something very deep running through them.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Still, the decision shutter Boss Fight is the clearest signal yet that the company is still not happy with where its games division is.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
His goal was to create a sensual yet minimalist refuge, where the architecture of the space would be the focus.
—Amir Capogrossi Badreddine, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yet
Adverb
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As for the rest, Derby rallied to finish a remarkable third (eventually losing to Queens Park Rangers in the play-off final), while Middlesbrough (12th), Bolton (14th) and Wednesday (16th) claimed a respectable mid-table berth.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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OpenAI just enlisted more than 100 former investment bankers to train its AI models to build financial models, which eventually could automate hours worth of young workers’ responsibilities.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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However, the demon baby then proceeded to brutally rip apart and kill Teddy, Phil, and Susie, leaving only Lilly and Ronnie alive before the credits rolled.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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Zettel then decided renting a hotel room for the night would be too expensive and let her daughter sleep in her car instead.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The footage, however, does not clearly show what preceded the alleged incident or whether any warnings were given.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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This did not set off alarms at any helpful 24/7 emergency service, however.—
Joy Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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This comes after airspace violations involving balloons carrying contraband cigarettes which had previously forced the closure of airspace earlier in the month.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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As a result of the new agreement, Little Rock officers and sergeants will get another 5% pay increase in 2027 on top of the 5% increases previously negotiated for 2025 and 2026.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Oct. 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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With yet another title opportunity against Stratton, some believe that now may finally be the time for Cargill to win the top female prize on the blue brand.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Al-Khelaifi and Perez’s relationship was seriously damaged by Real Madrid’s long pursuit of Mbappe, which finally ended with the player leaving PSG to join Madrid in summer 2024.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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There aren't a ton of great options in free agency, though there may not be too many choices at all via trade either, as most teams have their starter and backup quarterbacks locked in and won't be looking to part with either at this point in the year.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Purushotham argued that build versus buy is often not an either/or, though his team stays apprised of what Citi’s 30,000 software developers are working on.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Some viewers though were less than forgiving.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The number on his mind, though, is 1,500.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yet. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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