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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

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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
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 restaurant received a score of 68 and has since been re-inspected and cleared to open. Mary Ella Hastings july 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026 In the years since, Harry has made several quick trips back to the UK, most notably attending his grandmother’s funeral in 2022 and his father’s coronation in 2023. Max Foster, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for since
Recent Examples of Synonyms for since
Preposition
  • Mac still hasn’t quite put everything back together again, even after a rookie season that was eerily close to Nix’s numbers in 2024.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 July 2026
  • The work stoppage at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and MGB Home Care sites began Wednesday, when Massachusetts Nurses Association members voted to strike after months of contract negotiations failed.
    Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
Adverb
  • Drivers who park at an expired meter now face an $80 citation, up from $50 a few years ago.
    Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Part of the outbreak is unfolding in a major city and humanitarian hub, Goma, that rebels backed by neighboring Rwanda seized over a year ago, further complicating the response.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Preposition
  • Campbell appeared emotional following Wednesday’s hearing.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
  • 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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“Since.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/since. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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