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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Recent Examples of again
And then the other [you, Sue] has to stitch your spine again and take care of it.
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2025
Soon the two are flirting over breakfast and sharing longing glances, but Mira is afraid of getting hurt again, and Isabel is tending to wounds of her own.
—Emily Martin, Them, 10 Feb. 2025
The fiscal condition facing our state was entirely predictable, anticipated by the fiscally conservative budget Hogan offered Moore as a recommendation in 2023 and by Franchot’s comments in early 2024 that the state was once again facing fiscal challenges and deficit.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2025
The Blackhawks will take the next week off before starting up practice again leading into their next game Feb. 22.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2025
Soon the two are flirting over breakfast and sharing longing glances, but Mira is afraid of getting hurt again, and Isabel is tending to wounds of her own.
—Emily Martin, Them, 10 Feb. 2025
The fiscal condition facing our state was entirely predictable, anticipated by the fiscally conservative budget Hogan offered Moore as a recommendation in 2023 and by Franchot’s comments in early 2024 that the state was once again facing fiscal challenges and deficit.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2025
The Blackhawks will take the next week off before starting up practice again leading into their next game Feb. 22.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for again
Adverb
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Leon, even at this early stage, is a dashing buccaneer of a left back, forever setting off in search of adventure in the final third.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Performance artists like Rebecca Horn, Marina Abramovic and Vanessa Beecroft are my forever sources of inspiration.—
James Manso,
WWD,
4 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Each of 24 students had to have a science project (with functional practical effects, unfortunately cut for time), and then there had to be enough others present to explore the fair and fill out the gymnasium.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2025
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Its success leads her to rebel, firstly through passionate love affairs with women and then by reclaiming her authorship.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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But conversely, up north across the 49th parallel, Trump’s actions have created some solidarity at a time when Trudeau’s Liberal Party has been on the rocks, and it’s felt like only a matter of time before the Conservative Party, led by a quasi-Trumpian Pierre Polievre, would mount a victory.—
Talib Visram,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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Unlike general worry, health anxiety can significantly disrupt a person's daily life, causing excessive doctor visits or, conversely, complete avoidance of medical care due to fear of a devastating diagnosis.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The only concern that may be raised would be if people constantly wait for the goods to go on sale and not buy them when the goods are fresh.—
Peiyu Lin,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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In Apple Music promotional videos with Timothee Chalamet (which was a choice), Kendrick without prompt constantly acknowledges the song.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Solidarity alone cannot provide the tools needed to fight it either.—
Kristin Deasy,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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And the fact that this feud is likely not resolved isn’t either.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Anything is possible, and the journey is never over.—
Stacey Wilson Hunt,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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For those who have been waiting for the audio version, your wait is over.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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There are also pieces that connect Twain to the history of Hartford, advertising which used his name or image to promote stores or utility companies.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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In April 2024, Hadid opened up to Allure about starting anew and relocating to Texas with her partner Adan Banuelos for a quieter life.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Young weaponizes addiction for profit, insurance giant Aetna has charged in a $40 million federal lawsuit, asserting that his businesses cycle patients from one entity to another and encourage relapse so billing cycles can start anew.—
Teri Sforza,
Orange County Register,
27 Jan. 2025
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