1
as in forever
yet another time
now I have to mop the floor again because you didn't wipe your feet
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2
as in then
in addition to what has been said
a green pillow will go fine with my living room; again, the best colors are blues and greens
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3
as in conversely
just the opposite being true
I might take swimming lessons this summer; then again, I might not
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Then something, possibly her intuition, told her to try again.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 29 May 2025
But those that exist were all exacerbated by Oklahoma City — again, and again and again.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 29 May 2025
Regardless, the Angels were scoreless entering their final three outs again — Angel Stadium playing home to an offense in need of a pulse check.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Once again, China’s EV industry provides the backbone.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 29 May 2025
But those that exist were all exacerbated by Oklahoma City — again, and again and again.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 29 May 2025
Regardless, the Angels were scoreless entering their final three outs again — Angel Stadium playing home to an offense in need of a pulse check.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Once again, China’s EV industry provides the backbone.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for again
Adverb
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Since finding her forever home in Buckingham Palace, Orla has tagged along to several family events, from joining Kate to watch Prince William play in the Royal Charity Polo Cup in July 2022 and making a cameo in Princess Charlotte's 8th birthday portraits.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Dog Overlooked At Adoption Event Gets Happy Ending By Alice Gibbs Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A dog that was recently overlooked at a Kentucky adoption event has found her forever home.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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He was bumped to Triple-A Toledo, then moved to Class-A Lakeland because of weather concerns in the Midwest.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The mop spins by releasing the locking lever and then pushing down the handle into the spin chamber.—
Amanda Ogle,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Under the partnership, Google DeepMind is providing early-stage access to generative-AI video tools; conversely, the filmmakers are expected to provide feedback to the tech company on the new AI tools to help guide their development.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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The real exciting aspect for more moderate sports fans or conversely more moderate entertainment fans is the bundle pricing.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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The central theme was people governance in a constantly changing business environment.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Her sartorial formula of bold animal prints, striking patterns and maximalist faux-fur coats conveys her constantly active problem-solving and abstract-thinking skills.—
Fawnia Soo Hoo,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Another pitching change, with left-hander Tim Hill entering to face Conforto with the bases loaded and one out, didn’t help either.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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Fortunately, my former student doesn’t like war crimes either.—
Adam Patric Miller,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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Supporters say this is the mark of a unifying candidate, though the fear remains that once voting is over, the old bitterness and acrimony will return without wholesale reform.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
29 May 2025
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Campbell could slide over from second base; Mayer is a natural shortstop; so, too, is Ceddanne Rafaela, who is currently playing a Gold Glove-caliber center field.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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The court also ordered the Trump administration to remove the tariffs within 10 days, including a 25% tariff on certain goods from Canada and Mexico.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Supporting Yoon’s impeachment, Lee has also condemned Yoon’s unconstitutional abuse of martial law and espousal of election fraud conspiracy theory.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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The bond these women form becomes a strange, hallucinatory routine as Laura starts life anew after the car accident seems to have spared her, though violently, from an unfulfilling relationship with her boyfriend.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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Despite being long needed, the decision to shut things down and start anew was not an easy one.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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“Again.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/again. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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