as in because
for the reason that
the bill should be listed as paid, for I mailed it in on time
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Recent Examples of for
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2025
Music starts at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 for the free and family friendly show.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2025
Representatives for Haddix did not immediately respond to Entertainment Weekly's request for comment.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Everything packs down into the carrying bag, which has a separate pocket for the collapsible pole (a game changer for folks who have wrestled with traditional camping gear and stuff sacks).
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2025
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2025
Music starts at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 for the free and family friendly show.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2025
Representatives for Haddix did not immediately respond to Entertainment Weekly's request for comment.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Everything packs down into the carrying bag, which has a separate pocket for the collapsible pole (a game changer for folks who have wrestled with traditional camping gear and stuff sacks).
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for for
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The backstory: Since bringing in longtime pro Wayne Ferreira as coach and taking his game more seriously, Tiafoe has really transformed his career over the last couple years.—
Dan Wolken,
USA TODAY,
19 Jan. 2023
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That matched the second-highest finish by a Sun Devil, the other coming from current PGA pro Jon Rahm in 2016.—
Michelle Gardner,
The Arizona Republic,
27 May 2021
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“For.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/for. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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