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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Example Sentences

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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 board finally authorized a trainset contract at the Oct 28th meeting, just hours before Choudri resigned.
    — Julie Watts, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • It’s taken half a season, but — finally and with flair — a villain worthy of The Lowdown emerges from the cesspit of Woodrell.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026
Adverb
  • Starting first with a country club and then adding more planned developments, Soffer and his partners then transformed nearly 800 acres of swampland into what’s now Aventura.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • If billionaires are not going to change their behavior when taxed in such a fashion — in this case by leaving California — then there is no reason to not dun them next year in the same fashion and every year thereafter.
    — Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 2 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
  • Understanding their signals could eventually help people whose illness or limited mobility makes exercise difficult.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Blue Origin has already begun test firing a new engine, called Northstar, that will eventually replace the BE-4 engine that powers the first stage of New Glenn.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 6 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
  • This buy-in from the Ali estate is potentially tricky, though.
    — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
  • At this stage, though, Ann is more interested in playing her recorder.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yet. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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