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

Under rules brought in for the World Cup, the reviewable decisions and incidents now include mistaken identity when the referee shows a yellow or red card but clearly penalises the wrong player of either team. — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Tied with Hicks for the team lead with 13 home runs, Hernández has already surpassed his total of 10 from last season despite taking 57 fewer at-bats. — Tyler M. Carmona july 11, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026

Pimblett, who closed a +120 underdog, blocked a roundkick, shot in and quickly applied a front headlock to put Saint Denis to sleep for the win in 52 seconds. — W.g. Ramirez, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

This decade, the state calls for Oceanside to build about 2,500 units for people with very low incomes. — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026