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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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
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Ali is expected to defend his TNA International Championship against an opponent yet to be announced.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Bradley Cooper is being eyed for the lead role, though the real life inspiration for the film has yet to be identified.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 June 2026
At Zaranda, which focuses on culinary traditions up and down the Pacific coast, the team may have their best restaurant yet.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
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Adverb
In Kansas City, at least, that promised efficiency has yet to be realized.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Ali is expected to defend his TNA International Championship against an opponent yet to be announced.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Bradley Cooper is being eyed for the lead role, though the real life inspiration for the film has yet to be identified.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 June 2026
At Zaranda, which focuses on culinary traditions up and down the Pacific coast, the team may have their best restaurant yet.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yet
Adverb
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Celebration planned ahead of match Fans at Henk's are hoping the national team can finally lift a World Cup trophy as the orange invasion takes over North Texas.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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But on Thursday, soccer finally ruled.—
Samantha Schmidt,
Washington Post,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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Carter Hart entered this one as the first goaltender in Stanley Cup Final history to give up at least four goals in each of the first four games, then did it again to continue a difficult series while finishing with 20 saves.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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The Rockets couldn’t capitalize, however, as the Timberwolves’ pressure near the Reading goal proved to be a challenge all night.—
Matt Goisman,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Amodei, however, remained optimistic about AI's impact on humanity and its ability, for instance, to cure medical maladies.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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Similarly compelling is ‘Home Going,’ in which Clemmons traces her father’s family’s migration to Los Angeles in the 1970s, motivated by the promise of economic opportunities that had previously seemed out of reach for Black people.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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As previously reported by Fox News Digital, cyberespionage by groups such as Salt Typhoon, linked to China, has carried out operations targeting sensitive communications.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
11 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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Crisis negotiators were able to contact O'Brien via phone, eventually leading to his surrender.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Damaging wind gusts potentially topping 75 mph will take over as the main threat later Wednesday night, with individual storms expected to merge into cohesive lines from eastern Kansas first and eventually expand to western Ohio.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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Nary a complaint from him, either.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Now, should Florida proceed in an attempt to get either — and, a reminder, that Hellebuyck hasn’t formally requested a trade just yet — what could the Panthers offer?—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Adverb
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That doesn’t mean, though, that a 25,000-resident development will spring up on unincorporated land west of Natomas anytime soon, as the project seems likely to draw an environmental lawsuit.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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The glass closets are not large enough to hold a suitcase, though.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yet. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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