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
Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026
Uzbekistan players and supporters both look dejected after yet another Portugal goal.
—Monica Alba, NBC news, 24 June 2026
And yet your brain refuses to commit.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
And yet, even after years of success in other projects like Scooby-Doo, Scream 2, and Cruel Intentions, Gellar still hesitates when splurging on expensive items.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 June 2026
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Adverb
Authorities have not yet publicly identified the victims.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026
Uzbekistan players and supporters both look dejected after yet another Portugal goal.
—Monica Alba, NBC news, 24 June 2026
And yet your brain refuses to commit.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
And yet, even after years of success in other projects like Scooby-Doo, Scream 2, and Cruel Intentions, Gellar still hesitates when splurging on expensive items.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yet
Adverb
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But during the third time through the order, the Orioles finally figured him out and hit back-to-back home runs.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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This match finally picked up in the second half, reflecting the desperation each side had after losing their opening matches.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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Six shots over par on the back nine, then six under par on the front nine.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Keep a core of year-round basics, then rotate a few season-specific pieces in and out as the weather turns.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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The World Cup stage, however, will be different and brings immense pressure.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The group’s members include Amazon Web Services, Google and Microsoft, however, neither Edged nor Black Mountain Energy — who are developing data centers in Fort Worth — are listed on the group’s membership page.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Adverb
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New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin previously said multiple bills related to carriage horses were expected to move through the legislative process.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Those who have been vaccinated or previously had measles are likely protected against the disease.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 June 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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Panama's Cristian Martínez managed to save the ball from going out of bounds with a slide at the corner in a play that eventually reached Michael Murillo.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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Arraez fouled a pitch off his right foot in the first inning, and after a third-inning single, he eventually got replaced in the fifth inning as Casey Schmitt moved from left field to second base.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Adverb
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Service is unfussy, but not too casual, either.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
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Terzan 5 is probably not the only bulge fossil fragment either.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
22 June 2026
Adverb
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Ghana is right on England's heels, though, as both teams won their previous matches, leaving them each with 4 points.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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Other Pacific states don’t celebrate and obsess over tuba, though, like Colima does.—
Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yet. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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