1
as in when
at or during the time that he slipped as he was walking to his car

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2
as in because
for the reason that had his meals delivered to him as he couldn't navigate the icy sidewalk with his walker

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3
as in although
in spite of the fact that silly as it sounds, that's exactly the way that it happened

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4
as in like
the way it would be or one would do if his face looked as he'd gotten a terrible shock

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  • But scientists and doctors say things aren’t that simple — and a belief that exposing children to marijuana, either directly or indirectly, is harmless isn’t supported by the facts.
    Daniel M. Jimenez, The Cannifornian, 22 June 2017
  • But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat.
    Chad Graff, Twin Cities, 15 June 2017
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“As.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/as. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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