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
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
And yet, their sale prices have followed very different trajectories.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
And yet, despite all that, Assura's shares were still changing hands at a 21% discount to their net asset value (NAV) when KKR's interest was first disclosed in February.
—Ian King, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
And SpaceX is not yet done with the Starlink expansion, aiming for over 40,000 satellites in the next decade.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
However, the formal federal schedule has yet to be reviewed or approved by the ACIP, which failed to pass a recommendation about the COVID-19 vaccine during its June 25-26 meeting and the July U.S. Preventive Services Task Force meeting, which was postponed.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
And yet, their sale prices have followed very different trajectories.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
And yet, despite all that, Assura's shares were still changing hands at a 21% discount to their net asset value (NAV) when KKR's interest was first disclosed in February.
—Ian King, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
And SpaceX is not yet done with the Starlink expansion, aiming for over 40,000 satellites in the next decade.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yet
Adverb
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In due course the informality and loosening of the customs around dressing would take people all the way to grunge and eventually, in the new millennium, put CEOs of multimillion-dollar companies in hoodies.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ten Hag’s first season at United yielded silverware and a third-place league finish, but also had bouts of concerning away form, with tactical weaknesses that would eventually spread and critically undermine his plans for the future.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In early fall, use it as a warm accent with your favorite summer dresses, then pair it with jeans or leggings once the weather cools down later in the season.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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The ball hit the receiver, bounced off tight end Jonnu Smith and then landed back in Metcalf’s arms.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Foster, however, was another story.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Recently, however, both teams have elevated themselves to greater heights.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Having previously allowed Alessia Russo, Ona Batlle and Mary Earps to run their contracts into the final stages — a situation the club say was unsettling for the squad — United were determined not to make the same error.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The pair had previously enjoyed vacationing in Arizona, according to news reports and social media posts.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 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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The tension escalates into a moment when Matt finally delivers the news, which Howard doesn't take well.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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That time finally arrived against Eastern Washington.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In general, seniors with high incomes would not qualify; lower income seniors who do not pay taxes would not benefit, either.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Offense isn't the place the Eagles made a notable addition either.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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If a fan’s only window into football analytics is a contextless statistic that flashes on the screen, though, then they might be justified in thinking data was useless.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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That hasn't stopped the administration from putting US tech through the wringer at home, though.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yet. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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