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
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The Hurricanes haven’t lost since.
—Eddie Pells, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
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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
Moore has since been replaced by former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The Hurricanes haven’t lost since.
—Eddie Pells, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for since
Preposition
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To try to reduce time consumption, the therapist can either ask upfront to get any AI transcripts from the client or request that the client do so after the initial session.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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One person is dead, and two other people were injured after a shooting on Wednesday night in Detroit.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Many see him as a live threat to Muratalla's belt, and a win would put him on the fast track Lomachenko blazed years ago.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Transcripts from nearly a century ago show a city meeting where concerns were voiced about sharp pieces of wood on the south ramp of the pier causing injury to beachgoers who were seeking first aid, sweeping currents pushing people into the pier and trash left behind by the influx of visitors.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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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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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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