seeing as
idiom
: since
—used to introduce a statement that explains the reason for another statement
Seeing as you've met my family, don't you think I should meet yours?
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The most surprising thing about this grouping may be that Survivor 46’s Charlie Davis and Tiffany Ervin are together, seeing as how even the three season 46 players assumed they would be divided up among the three tribes.
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
Meteorologist Kenley Bonner expected less than an inch of snow to accumulate across the city and suburbs Friday morning, with the foothills seeing as much as two inches of snowfall.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Ugg Zora Suede Ballet Flats Ballet flats are having a huge moment, and the Ugg Zora Ballet Flats are one of the most popular styles to buy — seeing as they’re sold out almost everywhere.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025
As design lovers, our New Year’s resolutions usually include seeing as much beauty in the world as possible.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Architectural Digest, 24 Nov. 2025
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
Meteorologist Kenley Bonner expected less than an inch of snow to accumulate across the city and suburbs Friday morning, with the foothills seeing as much as two inches of snowfall.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Ugg Zora Suede Ballet Flats Ballet flats are having a huge moment, and the Ugg Zora Ballet Flats are one of the most popular styles to buy — seeing as they’re sold out almost everywhere.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025
As design lovers, our New Year’s resolutions usually include seeing as much beauty in the world as possible.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Architectural Digest, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Seeing as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seeing%20as. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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