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
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The Hurricanes haven’t lost since.
—Eddie Pells, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 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
Moore has since been replaced by former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The Hurricanes haven’t lost since.
—Eddie Pells, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for since
Preposition
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The ultimate conclusion won't come though until the NTSB's final report, which usually doesn't come until more than a year after a crash.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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While generative models can easily reshape objects for visual appeal, those changes often cause parts to snap, bend, or collapse after fabrication.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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But a few weeks ago, one resident decided to look past the spectacle.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Some of the biggest galaxies in the universe stopped making stars billions of years ago, and even today, no one fully understands why.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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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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Rozier was arrested in Orlando, where the Heat stayed overnight following Wednesday’s 125-121 season-opening loss to the Magic.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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