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
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
Donald Fountain, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Waymo has since shipped a software update to the AVs, but there’s still no federal regulation.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 4 May 2026
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Preposition
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
Adverb
She's been paralyzed ever since.
—Donald Fountain, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Waymo has since shipped a software update to the AVs, but there’s still no federal regulation.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for since
Preposition
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Carolyn Hax started her Washington Post advice column in 1997, after five years on the Style desk and none as a therapist.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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Japan's Nikkei 225 surged above 62,000 to a record after a holiday, and South Korea's Kospi also hit a new high in early Asian trading.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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The park’s centerpiece fountain was named after the Exchange Club of Naperville, a civic service organization that was a major donor for the park when it was constructed about two decades ago.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Exactly 125 years ago Friday night, the Boston Americans — who later became known as the Red Sox — held their first ever home game at the Huntington Avenue Grounds against the Philadelphia Athletics, winning 12-4.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
Preposition
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New York City's LaGuardia Airport reopened Monday following Sunday night's runway crash.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Manhattan District Attorney's Office released the video on Tuesday afternoon following day 6 of hearings to determine if evidence will be excluded from Mangione's trial.—
Adam Sabes , Maria Paronich,
FOXNews.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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