since 1 of 3

as in ago
earlier than the present time an ancient marking whose meaning is long since forgotten

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since

2 of 3

conjunction

as in because
for the reason that since you are already here, we might as well get the meeting started

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since

3 of 3

preposition

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Recent Examples of since
Adverb
The Golden Knights figure to have plenty of experience on defense, which has been a staple since Bonds arrived at St. Francis. Charles Rich, Glendale News-Press, 26 Aug. 2019 Social media is a crucial part of digital marketing, and there's a lot to cover, since the course includes tools and skills specific to individual social media platforms. Noelle Ike, CNN Underscored, 26 Aug. 2019
Conjunction
Sharpe's Facebook page has since been made private. Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025 After a judge maintained that Natalia was legally an adult, the Mans dropped the guardianship petition — but Natalia has continued to live with the family in the years since. Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for since
Recent Examples of Synonyms for since
Adverb
  • Green Bay opened at home with Detroit, which went 15-2 a year ago and won a second straight NFC North title.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Dockery first saw the film at a cast screening a few months ago.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Preposition
  • Notable Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase revealed that she was fined by the league after her comments regarding Game 1’s officiating.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
  • With the lead gone after that, the bats grew even quieter.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025

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