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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
The investigation has since been completed and the case closed, per the announcement. Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 All orders have since been lifted after crews announced 100% containment on Saturday afternoon. Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for since
Recent Examples of Synonyms for since
Preposition
  • Trevoh Chalobah has only just returned after a month-long absence, with Reece James still unavailable.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Ovard is an influencer who made waves after divorcing her husband of nearly nine years in 2024.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Two hundred fifty years ago our political forebears softened their biases and brought forth something new and remarkable.
    DP Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Leicester City achieved a similar feat 10 years ago, but that’s considered the greatest shock in modern football history.
    Elias Burke, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Preposition
  • New York City's LaGuardia Airport reopened Monday following Sunday night's runway crash.
    Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
  • 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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