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
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Then something, possibly her intuition, told her to try again.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 29 May 2025
But those that exist were all exacerbated by Oklahoma City — again, and again and again.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 29 May 2025
Regardless, the Angels were scoreless entering their final three outs again — Angel Stadium playing home to an offense in need of a pulse check.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Once again, China’s EV industry provides the backbone.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 29 May 2025
But those that exist were all exacerbated by Oklahoma City — again, and again and again.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 29 May 2025
Regardless, the Angels were scoreless entering their final three outs again — Angel Stadium playing home to an offense in need of a pulse check.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Once again, China’s EV industry provides the backbone.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for again
Adverb
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The kind of love that felt like finding a paradise island, but then losing the coordinates forever.—
Greta Morgan
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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The Life of Chuck will forever be known as the movie featuring The Dance of Tom.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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Cars then require an entirely separate refueling infrastructure from gasoline or electric vehicles.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Under the partnership, Google DeepMind is providing early-stage access to generative-AI video tools; conversely, the filmmakers are expected to provide feedback to the tech company on the new AI tools to help guide their development.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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The real exciting aspect for more moderate sports fans or conversely more moderate entertainment fans is the bundle pricing.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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The central theme was people governance in a constantly changing business environment.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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As enthusiasts on all things sleep, AD editors are constantly testing all the must-haves to complete a bedroom.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
28 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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Supporters say this is the mark of a unifying candidate, though the fear remains that once voting is over, the old bitterness and acrimony will return without wholesale reform.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
29 May 2025
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Whether in Latin America, Europe, or elsewhere, the days of passive treatment for those who work to undermine the rights of Americans are over.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Supporting Yoon’s impeachment, Lee has also condemned Yoon’s unconstitutional abuse of martial law and espousal of election fraud conspiracy theory.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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The court also ordered the Trump administration to remove the tariffs within 10 days, including a 25% tariff on certain goods from Canada and Mexico.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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Also, between the new moon on June 25 and a gorgeous Sun-Jupiter conjunction the day before, this is your cosmic permission slip to start anew.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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In Reformed, a new French series now streaming on Max, Léa has the joyful burden of making millenia-old rituals matter anew.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2025
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