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
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
This being one of London’s most affluent pockets, the vibe is upscale and residential yet still conveniently located to enjoy the best of Central London.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
She’s left to live, running but not yet caught.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
And yet England fans themselves simply do not see the song that way.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 June 2026
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Adverb
Luckily for Vegas, Carter Harter stopped Jarvis’ backhand, but the threat wasn’t averted just yet.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
This being one of London’s most affluent pockets, the vibe is upscale and residential yet still conveniently located to enjoy the best of Central London.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
She’s left to live, running but not yet caught.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
And yet England fans themselves simply do not see the song that way.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yet
Adverb
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Coming off the club’s first playoff berth in four years, the belief around the team was that the Red Sox had finally turned a corner and were ready to take the next step as a championship contender.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Then came party number two on Sunday, when Arsenal’s players finally got their hands on the trophy and lifted it above their heads in the last game of the league season – cue more scenes of celebration across the English capital and beyond.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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The Jackets then broke open the lead with a two RBI single to right field from Clary.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2026
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Police in Las Vegas arranged for him to be arrested and then extradited to California, Clark said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
Adverb
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With Ohtani both hitting well and appearing more refreshed lately, however, he’s been in the batting order for his past three starts on the mound.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Asia markets, however, opened lower Thursday as Mideast worries keep investors on edge.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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The rapper could be seen dragging Cassie down the hotel hallway in surveillance footage that was shown to the jury and previously released to the public in 2024.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Analysts have previously expressed concern that US stocks of the interceptors have been depleted by the Iran conflict as well as by last year’s 12-day war between Israel and Iran, and noted that manufacturing more takes time.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 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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Then, around 15,000 years ago, during a period of global cooling, the emergence of the Bering Land Bridge allowed elk to cross from eastern Siberia into westernmost Alaska, and eventually, into the rest of its historic North American range.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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With the light nearly gone — the UMass Dartmouth field doesn’t have lights — Callahan silenced the Raiders bats one more time and this eventually led to the decision to pause the game.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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Life without either, the pair determine, has left Leonora morose, maladjusted and desperate to claw her way back to the road not taken.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Kelli’s speech at the party isn’t helping Shamea’s case, either.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
Adverb
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Even now, though, my favorite Jongno bar is still Friends.—
Anton Hur,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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With the way these games have been going, though, a one-goal lead was not safe.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yet. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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