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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Recent Examples of yet
Adverb
The federal government has proposed a rule that would allow more drone operators to fly beyond the horizon, but that hasn’t been finalized yet. ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 Keeley’s problems draw in Rebecca, who spends time comforting her — which leads to Rebecca missing yet another date. Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026 But BofA said demand has not been destroyed enough to rebalance the market, at least not yet. Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 McGregor, who became a part-owner of BKFC in April 2024, recently sustained a knee injury during his UFC 329 fight in July, with his return to the Octagon yet to be scheduled. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yet
Adverb
  • Fortunately, that changed on Thursday when the train finally moved.
    Terell Bailey, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Aquarius January 20 – February 18 The team plan may finally click once the next step is clear.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • His time at the Bernabeu from 2010 to 2013 included his infamous eye gouge on then-Barcelona assistant coach Tita Vilanova.
    Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The idea is to train the immune system to recognize and kill those unique cancer markers and then pair that response with Keytruda, which helps the body attack the cancer more effectively.
    Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • The ban, however, wiped out a crop that provided a large share of rural income, without real alternative livelihoods, and in some cases, through force.
    Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Penders has just 78 senior professional league appearances to his name, however.
    Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Abbott has previously said data centers should not be built in rural Texas neighborhoods and that developers must pay their own way and provide their own water and power.
    Jack Fink, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Immigrant advocates, medical professionals and lawmakers have previously raised concerns about conditions at the South Texas facility.
    Laura Romero, ABC News, 20 Aug. 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
  • Noé revealed that talks about bringing the Max Mara license on board started way before the signing in 2024, tracing back to even before the pandemic, which eventually put plans temporarily on hold.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • That seemingly simple skill can eventually become the foundation for much more advanced service-dog tasks, including using his nose to push or close objects.
    Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Getting the role wasn’t any sort of immediate windfall either.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Alongside that, many players in the past have left Arsenal while on the decline, which does not help either.
    Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • If Dern gets on top of Robertson, though, the fight could be over, and a submission for Dern wouldn’t surprise me.
    Brett Appley, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Most states, though, have enacted additional requirements for higher powered machines, including minimum age and helmet requirements.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yet. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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