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
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
Chantelle Lee, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Taco Bell’s agua frescas, which began as a Live Más Café menu line, have since been launched nationwide.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
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
Conjunction
His opponents have slammed him over his previous criticisms of the New York Police Department, but Mamdani has since emphasized his desire to work with the department.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Taco Bell’s agua frescas, which began as a Live Más Café menu line, have since been launched nationwide.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for since
Adverb
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Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss The Winklevoss twins became some of the first cryptocurrency billionaires after using a multi-million-dollar legal settlement from Mark Zuckerberg to invest in Bitcoin more than a decade ago.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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That was the opposite decision of Joe Biden, who allowed Lai’s predecessor Tsai Ing-wen on a sensitive New York City stopover two years ago.—
Zhou Bo,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Bieber picked up the victory for Toronto after tossing five-and-a-third innings and giving up just one run on four hits.—
Wayne Sterling,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Five years after Mallory's death, Renee reflected on her daughter's death and the subsequent lawsuits.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Rozier was arrested in Orlando, where the Heat stayed overnight following Wednesday’s 125-121 season-opening loss to the Magic.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Since.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/since. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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