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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
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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
Adverb
The value of bitcoin and other digital tokens has since plunged and rattled investors. Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026 Rivers won a title with Boston in 2008 and led the Celtics to Game 7 of the NBA Finals two years later, but his teams haven't advanced beyond the regional semifinals since. ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for since
Recent Examples of Synonyms for since
Preposition
  • Another Premier League club, Nottingham Forest, needs a win against Porto at the City Ground to advance in its return to European competitions after 30 years.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Kane Brown is performing at the Draft Theater next to Acrisure Stadium after the final selection of Round 7 as part of the NFL Draft Entertainment Series.
    Patrick Damp, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Linzey Strommen broke her tailbone while roller-skating to a Taylor Swift song at her daughter’s birthday party two years ago.
    Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The spectacular launch marked the first piloted moonshot since the end of the Apollo program 53 years ago.
    Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 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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