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
Miller’s attorney is also yet to be listed in the court records. Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026 The administration also has yet to tangibly pressure China, Iran's top trade partner and oil buyer, to cut off Tehran. Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026 Sacramento police are investigating Sais’ attack as a felony assault but have yet made no arrests as of Tuesday. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026 Unlike many countries in Europe, modern Germany hasn’t yet had a far-right or right-wing populist party leading a national, state or major-city government. ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yet
Adverb
  • By the end of that first part, Russia had invaded Ukraine, TV Rain had been fully banned, and all of Loktev’s subjects had finally left their country.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Beneath the cringe internet overshare was a welcome indication that the vaginal microbiome has finally moved from an obscure area of medical research into mainstream conversation.
    Amy Francombe, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • The president still plans to hike tariffs on Canadian autos in January, the official said, unless the countries can reach an agreement before then.
    Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Talley then wandered out of the media center, looking down at her phone and trying to find her friends.
    Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Applying high-temperature treatment to large magnet components, however, would present major engineering challenges.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The Division of Emergency Management, however, has blown past the deadline to release that report.
    Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Rogers struggled during a July 9 meeting to assuage disability advocates' concerns about potential bureaucratic dysfunction caused by the shift, USA TODAY previously reported.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • He’d previously been expected to close out the convention’s second night but ended up swapping spots with Vice President JD Vance, the likely GOP nominee in the 2028 general election.
    Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 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
  • Members of a local self-defense citizens brigade eventually intervened by firing warning shots into the air to stop the attack.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Dejuan White, a veteran performer in the scene, has watched Kansas City’s ballroom community develop since 2006 and wants the city to eventually become a destination for competitors across the country.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Rice hasn’t missed a step defensively either, covering wide areas with ease.
    Thom Harris, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • This time, there’s still no guarantee of making it down alive, either.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Blooming florals proved to be the ultimate crowdpleaser, though, appearing at Chanel, Loro Piana, Khaite, Dior, and Kallmeyer.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Arsenal’s ability to limit teams, though, is still down to their excellent organization without the ball.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yet. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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