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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
McQuarrie ended up coming onboard to help with rewrites and has since collaborated with Cruise more than 10 times, including on the forthcoming Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2025 Four of the faith groups have since filed two separate lawsuits, one of which recently resulted in a ruling that should have restarted the program. Jack Jenkins, NPR, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for since
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after
Preposition
  • Fifteen hours after the 911 call, an 8-year-old relative found the three bodies inside the home, their throats slashed ear to ear.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 22 May 2025
  • If approved, the amendment would require emergency clause votes to take place at least 24 hours after the vote on the accompanying bill.
    Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025

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