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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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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Adverb
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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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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And then on the other side of the breakdown, there is no filter.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
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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The burden on mid-managers should not be viewed as some distant issue tucked away on a future agenda either.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
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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The latest induction of Harris, though, came and went with none of the usual fanfare.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
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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If all goes to plan, scientists may someday begin building outposts on the moon — and some experts believe that these outposts could be constructed with bricks made out of lunar regolith.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
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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