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
Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2025
Probationary employees are generally those on the job for less than a year and who have yet to gain civil service protection.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Feb. 2025
Probationary workers are more-recent hires who have been with the federal government for only a year or two and who do not yet have full civil service protections.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2025
Though terms of the Jan. 15 ceasefire agreement brokered by the U.S., Egypt and Qatar include the reconstruction of Gaza, those plans are part of a third phase and have yet to be determined; the first two phases are focused on the ceasefire itself and the exchange of hostages.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Adverb
When Charmaine suddenly transforms into yet another vapid housewife after a weekend getaway with her husband, Joanna and Bobbie become suspicious and decide to investigate.
—Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2025
Probationary employees are generally those on the job for less than a year and who have yet to gain civil service protection.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Feb. 2025
Probationary workers are more-recent hires who have been with the federal government for only a year or two and who do not yet have full civil service protections.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2025
Though terms of the Jan. 15 ceasefire agreement brokered by the U.S., Egypt and Qatar include the reconstruction of Gaza, those plans are part of a third phase and have yet to be determined; the first two phases are focused on the ceasefire itself and the exchange of hostages.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yet
Adverb
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The trade war touched off during President Donald Trump's first term eventually prompted the Fed to lower interest rates because, rather than feeding inflation, the global and U.S. growth outlook began to dim.—
Howard Schneider,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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It was eventually relocated to the award-winning musician's Haus of Gaga museum in Las Vegas, according to the Reno Gazette-Journal.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Mangione then allegedly fled on an e-bike, then took a taxi and bus to make it out of the state.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Crocker then took the matter before the grand jury.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Fact check: No proof Elon Musk ordered all federal workers to pass drug tests or be fired Contrary to the claim in the Threads post, however, Bezos did not post any announcement about a plan to purchase the X platform for $333 million.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Arroyo, however, has emphasized his improved ability to take care of himself in interviews since the Senior Bowl.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 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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Regardless, Skype and Teams users will be able to chat with or call one another cross-platform until Skype is finally deprecated.—
Samuel Axon,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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Crazy Rich Asians will finally return, though not as originally expected.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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And things don't seem to be slowing down for Brown any, either.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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However, the blame sits with the cybercriminals behind the attacks, not the platform itself and certainly not the victim either.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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One nice pattern, though, is that each of the films Ronan has been nominated for was also nominated for Best Picture, a rare feat for a four-time nominee.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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The contemporary update, though, was the jaunty length of the pants.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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This uncanny ability leads him to a senatorial candidate (Martin Sheen — inspired casting), who Johnny learns will someday become president and blow up the world.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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Berlin considers his work taboo and underground, not mainstream but hopes for wider recognition someday.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yet. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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