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
Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
Vance hasn't contributed any money yet to his half-brother's campaign.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025
Sweeney has not yet addressed the controversy, nor has American Eagle.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 July 2025
The Giants’ acquisition of a starter ahead of the deadline could bump Whisenhunt back down to Sacramento after the deadline, but the front office has yet to make their move.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 July 2025
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Adverb
Uncertainty looms over the upcoming holiday season, as customers have yet to submit their peak season shipping plans to UPS.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
Vance hasn't contributed any money yet to his half-brother's campaign.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025
Sweeney has not yet addressed the controversy, nor has American Eagle.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 July 2025
The Giants’ acquisition of a starter ahead of the deadline could bump Whisenhunt back down to Sacramento after the deadline, but the front office has yet to make their move.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yet
Adverb
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Deputies eventually breached the door of the house with explosives and got in without firing any shots around 1:30 p.m., Warren County Sheriff Barry Riley told Fox 19.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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The incident resulted in an hours-long standoff with Waukesha police, who eventually used drones to locate Lovejoy's body, which had been dragged to a spot near basement stairs, and spot Couture's location in the house.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
27 July 2025
Adverb
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Begin with the ever-soothing Miss Dior Moisturizing Body Milk, then towel off and spritz yourself with the body mist.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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That declaration then provoked a lighthearted feud between the French President and Rome mayor Roberto Gualtieri.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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There are, however, plants that always need staking even if they are grown in optimal conditions.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 July 2025
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Approval for mainstream use, however, might take a few years.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 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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After almost two months of a pitching carousel, the Mets are finally positioned to shut the ride down, or least slow it down.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
3 Aug. 2025
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At the end, though, her purse of forgiveness had finally been emptied.—
Ethan Bauer,
Rolling Stone,
3 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Federal student loan rates heading down slightly All news isn't necessarily bad on student loans, either.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Jennifer Garner isn’t the only celebrity wearing both slide sandals and Celine recently, either.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
30 July 2025
Adverb
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As has been explained, though, that first friendly of three that have been planned will now not take place thanks to a promoter dispute.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Her screen time was short, though, as mysterious trench-coat-wearing hitchhiker Christina Bailey met her demise early in the film, setting the central mystery in motion.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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Finley plans to pursue a career in the health care industry after college with hopes of someday working in a children’s hospital.—
First Tee,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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That reasoning may prevail someday in the Senate, but certainly not while Democrats are in the minority there.—
Thomas Elias,
Oc Register,
25 July 2025
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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yet. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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