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as in therefore
for this or that reason
it was raining, so we stayed inside
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2
as in also
in like manner
the boss works very hard, and so does everyone else
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as in extremely
to a great degree
it's so cold outside
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as in certainly
without any question
you are so in trouble if I catch you sneaking out of the house again
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as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
I'm afraid that some of what you've said just isn't so
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Recent Examples of so
Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Union’s pixie, with its long choppy layers, is more akin to the Christy cut, so named for ’90s supermodel Christy Turlington, which is an even longer version of the pixie cut that is also trending this year.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 20 Aug. 2021
The hallux must help stabilize the foot and control the arch during footstrike so impact forces are distributed evenly.
—Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2019
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Adverb
However, there's been no response to their plea so far, Janke said.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Union’s pixie, with its long choppy layers, is more akin to the Christy cut, so named for ’90s supermodel Christy Turlington, which is an even longer version of the pixie cut that is also trending this year.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Owners of homes with pools in El Dorado County are actually being encouraged to spray paint in large letters the number of gallons in the so aircraft can spot the information.
—CBS News, 20 Aug. 2021
The hallux must help stabilize the foot and control the arch during footstrike so impact forces are distributed evenly.
—Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for so
Adverb
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There is no question in my mind that employees who believe that their employer genuinely cares about them are more satisfied and, therefore, are more productive workers.—
Dan Amos,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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Leadership succession, therefore, is not merely a contest of personalities, but a debate about the DA’s theory of power in a coalition-era political system.—
Sam Mkokeli,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The race, which was pitted between a longtime Oklahoma politician and a political newcomer, has also received some controversy, with at least one advocate stating the election is pointless and that a lower turnout could influence later voter initiatives.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mahmood, a close ally of Starmer, is seen as a possible curveball that could re-engage left-wing voters who feel dissatisfied with Labour while also offering concessions to right-wing voters concerned about the immigration crisis.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps, on extremely long timescales, those heavier elements will sink to the center of the core, producing an inert center that slows the rate of fusion even further.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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Even in hockey – a sport that is extremely popular around the world – there are terms used by commentators or pundits that you might not be accustomed to hearing if not a regular to the sport.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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But kudos to the Mitch Marner vote; that would certainly be something.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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And dance it most certainly did.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Even Ursula and Sasha rely on men for their escape, accepting that whoever has the correct experience and expertise should lead the way.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Even if the ligament is only partially torn and somewhat capable of doing the correct function, a different factor is introduced to the survival equation, which, if overcorrected for, can lead to injuries in different parts of the knee and leg.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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In fact, the highest count recorded thus far is around 350 people.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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Thanks to spending by outside groups thus far, this year’s midterms elections could be the most expensive yet.—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
3 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Ball State’s Deaf education program, similarly, is required to merge with other degrees before next school year.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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Espinoza similarly described a case in which a girl was set to be released with an ankle monitor, but her mother, who had taken public transportation to the Inglewood Juvenile Courthouse, was expected to travel to Kilpatrick to pick her up under the current system.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Having stabilized his ship in orbit around the black hole, Dr Hans Reinhardt (a bizarre, OTT performance from Maximilian Schell) now plans to fly into it, assisted by an unquestioning crew of automatons with a very dark origin story.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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While promoting her new miniseries Vanished in New York City on February 3, the actor was spotted flashing a peace sign for photographers and carrying a very familiar handbag on the other arm.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2026
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“So.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/so. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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