as in because
for the reason that
since you are already here, we might as well get the meeting started
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Recent Examples of since
Charles Rich, Glendale News-Press, 26 Aug. 2019
Social media is a crucial part of digital marketing, and there's a lot to cover, since the course includes tools and skills specific to individual social media platforms.
—Noelle Ike, CNN Underscored, 26 Aug. 2019
Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 22 June 2026
The organization has since announced its search for a new director.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026
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Preposition
The Golden Knights figure to have plenty of experience on defense, which has been a staple since Bonds arrived at St. Francis.
—Charles Rich, Glendale News-Press, 26 Aug. 2019
Social media is a crucial part of digital marketing, and there's a lot to cover, since the course includes tools and skills specific to individual social media platforms.
—Noelle Ike, CNN Underscored, 26 Aug. 2019
Adverb
The chart looked constructive then and the price has confirmed it ever since.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 22 June 2026
The organization has since announced its search for a new director.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for since
Preposition
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Armas expressed wanting to get more minutes for her after the Current’s last run of matches before the World Cup break.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The week, however, was not without controversy for the South Korean team, as the squad barred press from their home country after audio of media criticizing the mandatory military service exemption granted to Son was leaked.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Adverb
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Centrist Paz took office seven months ago, inheriting the country’s worst economic crisis in a generation that helped propel the end of nearly two decades of leftist rule.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Café Momentum just opened a few years ago in Downtown Pittsburgh, and it's already been rated one of the best in western Pennsylvania by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.—
Josh Taylor,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Preposition
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Campbell appeared emotional following Wednesday’s hearing.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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New York City's LaGuardia Airport reopened Monday following Sunday night's runway crash.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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