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 campaign marks one of the clearest demonstrations yet of a closed-loop airborne autonomy system. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026 Midfielders Azor Matusiwa and Jack Taylor also both underwent surgery on respective muscle and knee injuries following the 2025-26 campaign and are yet to feature in pre-season. David Ornstein, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 As a side sleeper, contributor Yelena Alpert was pleasantly surprised by the Tempur-Cloud Pillow’s soft-yet-firm balancing act. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026 The education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, is also yet to publicly comment on Monday’s protests. Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for yet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yet
Adverb
  • And most importantly, can Miami finally win the Atlantic Coast Conference on its way to attempting to win a national championship?
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • After thirty months of rehabilitation, the trio are finally released — and immediately kidnapped by a resistance group.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 31 July 2026
Adverb
  • If younger-looking skin is your goal, then Patchology’s Glow Potion Illuminating Superfood Serum is about to become your new BFF.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The measure also cleared the state Senate and will be signed by Moore on Wednesday, and then it can be placed on the ballot.
    Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • For those involved with Powell Gardens, however, the anniversary was about more than adding new entertainment.
    Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Those high aspirations, however, don’t appear to affect Proctor.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • The case centered on Arbuckle’s medical history and the bank’s remote work policies, The Observer previously reported.
    Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • Powell previously discussed how working on Chad Powers has become a passion project for him — thanks to his longtime love for college football.
    Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 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
  • What began as a weeklong music camp eventually turned into year-round educational programming, where students learn songwriting, music theory, recording and live performance before showcasing their work on the festival stage.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • In 1973, Austin expanded its section of I-35 through the central part of the city, which eventually included its now-infamous second deck of the highway.
    Mac Engel July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Adverb
  • That was a massive blow, and losing speedy rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell to another knee injury Wednesday didn’t help, either.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The solution, apparently, is to leave devs in these regions behind—no verification, but no enforcement, either.
    Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
Adverb
  • In this tall, slender building though, there’s a feel of being tucked away in the eaves of a guesthouse on some cobblestoned European side street, especially after the long and creaky elevator ride.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The cheapest air conditioning repair isn't always the best value, though, particularly if corners are cut or underlying issues are left unresolved.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026

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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yet. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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