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
Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Plus, the dress features an A-line bodice, wrap design, and a ruffle hem bottom tier for an effortless yet sophisticated style.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
The plan was for Schmidt to make his season debut on April 3 against Arizona – the Yankees’ sixth game of the season – but Aaron Boone isn’t sure yet if the righty will stay on that course.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
And yet their feelings toward Jackson were complicated.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
The national semifinals aren’t yet set on the women’s side, but already two No. 1 seeds (South Carolina and UCLA) have qualified.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Plus, the dress features an A-line bodice, wrap design, and a ruffle hem bottom tier for an effortless yet sophisticated style.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
The plan was for Schmidt to make his season debut on April 3 against Arizona – the Yankees’ sixth game of the season – but Aaron Boone isn’t sure yet if the righty will stay on that course.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
And yet their feelings toward Jackson were complicated.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yet
Adverb
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Earlier this season, teen Melissa became a more prominent character and eventually, began a romantic relationship with teen Shauna (Sophie Nélisse).—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Unpaid bills can affect your credit and can lead to having to make a payment plan eventually.—
Víctor Rosario,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Talkback sold to Fremantle (then Pearson Television) and Fincham became CEO of Talkback Thames, which made comedies and the likes of The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent for ITV and long-running police drama The Bill.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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In those cases, then, AI wasn’t used to create a doc or song whole cloth, but as a tool to make something old new again.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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DiCaprio’s box office track record is enviable, however.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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We shouldn't be disappointed however, this race was closer than anyone ever imagined.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 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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It is expected to finally begin to move again late Saturday and into Sunday, and the threat of excessive rainfall will wane by Monday, the weather service said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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His first outing of 2025 wasn’t necessarily easy for him either, with the Marlins taking four runs (two earned) off of him in a 4-2 loss Tuesday night at LoanDepot Park.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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There were plenty of good moments in both, though the offensive execution wasn’t crisp in either.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
1 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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As of right now, though, no such regs exist, and the SPA claimed this has played a large role in a growing disquiet among Australia’s TV and film production communities.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The paper-printing machines of the past 40 years may indeed someday be completely discontinued, but the necessity to send facsimiles of documents lives on.—
Tamsin Gable,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Chappell Roan is making her mixed feelings about walking down the aisle someday well known.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yet. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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