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Definition of sincenext

since

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adverb

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

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since

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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
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
Yang and Rogers host Las Culturistas, which launched in March 2016 and has since gone on to win podcast of the Year at the 2023 and 2025 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards, among other honors, and welcome guests including Lady Gaga, Tiny Fey, CharliXCX, and most recently Nicole Kidman. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026 Hilton moved to Las Vegas in January 2023 and has lived in the desert city since, alongside his three children and mother. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for since
Recent Examples of Synonyms for since
Preposition
  • Just days after floating the idea of using verification to differentiate human and bot accounts, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman on Wednesday announced measures the company will take to execute its plans.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Zehavi believes Iran and the IRGC look down on Hezbollah after its poor performance over the past few years, failing to inflict any significant damage against the IDF, failing to save the regime of Bashar al-Assad, and failing to prevent the damage inflicted against Iran during the 12 Day War.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • Horne, 68, moved into a brand new house in the Willow Bend area less than a year ago.
    Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Arlington blasts Nimitz to advance One year ago to the day, Arlington needed overtime to beat Irving Nimitz 2-1 in its playoff opener.
    Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026
Preposition
  • 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
  • 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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