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

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since

3 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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Recent Examples of since
Preposition
Moreover, since this effort has taken place to reduce or eliminate thimerosal in vaccines, the autism rate hasn't gone down, the CDC says. — Anna Borges, SELF, 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
Adverb
The Sandy Springs resident, now 53, has been walking in the annual race nearly every year since. — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Back in the early 2010s, Pettine and Schottenheimer spent time together as the coordinators on a New York Jets team that made an AFC championship game and exceeded expectations for a franchise that hasn’t seen a lot of winning since. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for since
Recent Examples of Synonyms for since
Preposition
  • The latest push to end the practice began in June after an 18-year-old Indian tourist, Romanch Mahajan, died after jumping from a runaway carriage.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Jeffries will campaign with Johnny Garcia, who’s running a competitive race in one of those seats where Republicans initially expected an easier pickup (after already forcing one longtime Democratic incumbent to retire).
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Eons ago a star up to 30 times the mass of our sun collapsed and perished, forming a black hole.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Japan's ties with China came under strain a year ago when Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Chinese military action on Taiwan could justify Japanese involvement.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Preposition
  • Trump’s request will likely now no longer be considered relevant following Monday’s order.
    — Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Campbell appeared emotional following Wednesday’s hearing.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026

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“Since.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/since. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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