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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4
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
Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
That warrants definite watching to see if yet another brilliant scheme by Kyle and Kamilla can take hold.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The judge has not yet ruled on that issue, but the bankruptcy proceedings are moving forward.
—Abigail Dubiniecki, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The fragrance is sweet yet refined, never cloying or childish.
—Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
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That phrase may not be familiar yet, but that will change next year when NBC’s long-running live sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live hits the U.K. with an official local adaptation.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
That warrants definite watching to see if yet another brilliant scheme by Kyle and Kamilla can take hold.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The judge has not yet ruled on that issue, but the bankruptcy proceedings are moving forward.
—Abigail Dubiniecki, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The fragrance is sweet yet refined, never cloying or childish.
—Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yet
Adverb
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Meanwhile, Saldívar barricaded herself in a truck outside, threatening to take her own life before eventually surrendering.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Bali eventually took Roosevelt’s recommendation in 2024.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Musk would then be able to continue with his plan to cut the federal budget by up to $2 trillion a year.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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People then reported that 54-year-old Purcell had been casually dating Noah before moving on to Tish.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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None of that mattered for this vote, however — which ended up being unanimous on Sai.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Rosso was however adamant to share that the flamboyant silver piece already generated buzz.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 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 hit show returns with its sixth and final season on April 8, and audiences should brace for an explosive finale as the rebellion in Gilead finally ignites.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
5 Apr. 2025
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What happened was my bad behavior and my angst brought the energy finally.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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It wasn’t named in the companion antitrust cases of Hubbard or Carter, either.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Entertainment Weekly's Meyers and his cohosts Andy Samberg and Akiva Schaffer all admitted that Being John Malkovich isn't the first of the actor's projects that comes into their minds, either, despite the film bearing his name.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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After what appeared to be a near-death experience, though, Lochlan — who was found by Timothy — opened his eyes and started breathing again.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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On a totally different tangent, though, there may be some lucky news around wealth matters this week, too, such as a shift around assets, a settlement or a debt.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Another goal and dream of mine is to someday do a world tour that will be even bigger than my upcoming Hibana tour.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Some of the soccer-group members were fathers, or aspired to be someday.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yet. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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