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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
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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
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The economic and fiscal outlook has since become more challenging, however, with higher debt interest payments and weaker-than-expected tax receipts converging with lower economic growth forecasts. Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 June 2025 Oakley's post, which has since drawn more than 645,000 likes, is just one example of a widespread concern: beauty standards are now being set by algorithms, AI and altered reality. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for since
Recent Examples of Synonyms for since
after
Preposition
  • The sense of relief for Wales after qualifying, at last, for their first major women’s tournament is palpable and powerful.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 June 2025
  • Creative liberties Harry went to the doctor after experiencing two symptoms (played for cringey laughs from viewers).
    Angela Haupt, Time, 27 June 2025

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