Synonyms of for

for 1 of 2

preposition

as in pro

Related Words

• pro

Dissimilar Words

• against
• anti
• with
• contra
• agin
• contrary to
• versus
• athwart

for

2 of 2

conjunction

as in because

for the reason that

the bill should be listed as paid, for I mailed it in on time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• because
• seeing
• now
• since
• considering
• as
• whereas
• being (as or as how or that)
• inasmuch as
• as long as
• 'cause

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of for

Preposition

However, the details and timeline for implementing the decision remain unclear. — ABC News, 19 July 2026

Amid a wave of nostalgia for the Chicago Cubs team that ended a 108-year championship drought, former club president Theo Epstein reaffirmed his desire to avoid the day-to-day grind of running another major-league franchise. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 19 July 2026

But after several injuries to the squad this summer, manager Luis de la Fuente has reverted to Spain’s trusty trademark, which sees it as the narrow favorite for the title. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026

High-school student Devon Georges was one of the flag-bearers for Saturday’s match and was shocked to get the call to do it from his mentor, Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami President and CEO Gale Nelson. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026