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Definition of sincenext
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
Moreover, since this effort has taken place to reduce or eliminate thimerosal in vaccines, the autism rate hasn't gone down, the CDC says. Anna Borges, SELF, 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
Roberto Martinez, who has since stepped down as head coach, put his faith in Ronaldo throughout and it was not repaid. Cerys Jones, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 In the years since, her client list has expanded to include celebrity parents such as John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso, George and Amal Clooney and more. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for since
Recent Examples of Synonyms for since
Preposition
  • The recovery ended a search that began on July 31 after the expedition, led by renowned climber Nirmal Purja, was swept away by an avalanche on Broad Peak.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Blood pressure problems can persist or worsen in the initial days and weeks after childbirth, and preeclampsia can first appear during the postpartum period.
    Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Police said Brown is from Alabama and has an outstanding failure-to-appear warrant connected to a case there involving similar circumstances about five years ago.
    CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Well-known for his penmanship of the Ferrari Enzo over 25 years ago, Japanese designer Ken Okuyama chose the glamorous surroundings of Monterey Car Week to unveil his latest—and perhaps most ambitious—creation, the Kode89.
    Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Preposition
  • Trump’s request will likely now no longer be considered relevant following Monday’s order.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Campbell appeared emotional following Wednesday’s hearing.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026

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“Since.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/since. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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