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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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
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025
And yet, through it all, there stands Burks, likely to again be available at the veteran minimum and seemingly more than willing to return with nothing guaranteed other than a paycheck.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
Of course, just because the impact of tariffs may not be fully seen yet does not mean the stock market must re-test its lows from April.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 30 May 2025
The idea was seen as an impossibility, Xu said, because scientists hadn’t yet figured out a way to precisely target a treatment area to control the process of cavitation.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, USA Today, 19 May 2025
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Adverb
The documentary, which does not yet have a release date, includes footage of Lisa’s 2025 debut solo performance at Coachella and at home in Thailand.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025
And yet, through it all, there stands Burks, likely to again be available at the veteran minimum and seemingly more than willing to return with nothing guaranteed other than a paycheck.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
Of course, just because the impact of tariffs may not be fully seen yet does not mean the stock market must re-test its lows from April.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 30 May 2025
The idea was seen as an impossibility, Xu said, because scientists hadn’t yet figured out a way to precisely target a treatment area to control the process of cavitation.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, USA Today, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yet
Adverb
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Victoria jumped at the opportunity and eventually faced her sister.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The Democrat was elected to Congress in 1970 and would eventually serve 23 terms.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
27 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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Cars then require an entirely separate refueling infrastructure from gasoline or electric vehicles.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Many economists, however, are much less convinced of his argument, with some even noting that a trade deficit can be a reflection of a strong economy and the power of the US to effectively stimulate the global economy.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Morrissey, however, told PEOPLE that Williams never scheduled her new medical evaluation.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
20 May 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 wait is over, and the first Orlando theme park to open in over 25 years is finally here.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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That year, Gallaudet was on the cusp of finally appointing a Deaf president for the first time in its 104-year history, but the non-Deaf board of trustees balked, choosing a hearing person over two Deaf candidates.—
John Hendrickson,
The Atlantic,
23 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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The fraud involved billing Medicare for group mental-health sessions that were either not needed or not provided to patients.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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In The Final Reckoning, though, the Rabbit's Foot is resurrected and finally given some more explanation.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Even more breathtaking than Williams' entrance, though, was her brief scene beside the bed of Jen's dying grandfather, which would ultimately kick off the first of countless tearjerker moments peppered throughout the series.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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Perhaps someday the Pantanal will be seen as one too.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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And if someday that does take me to office in service of the nation, then by all means.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
25 May 2025
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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yet. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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