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as in therefore
for this or that reason
it was raining, so we stayed inside
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2
as in also
in like manner
the boss works very hard, and so does everyone else
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3
as in extremely
to a great degree
it's so cold outside
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as in certainly
without any question
you are so in trouble if I catch you sneaking out of the house again
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as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
I'm afraid that some of what you've said just isn't so
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Recent Examples of so
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
How to Watch Raiders vs Commanders The Raiders will look to bounce back from a divisional loss against the Chargers last week, and will have to get Ashton Jeanty going in order to do so.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
CBS News, 20 Aug. 2021
The hallux must help stabilize the foot and control the arch during footstrike so impact forces are distributed evenly.
—Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2019
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These aren’t the only swaps Preston recommends, so keep scrolling for more of her favorite plastic-free kitchen essentials.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
How to Watch Raiders vs Commanders The Raiders will look to bounce back from a divisional loss against the Chargers last week, and will have to get Ashton Jeanty going in order to do so.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Owners of homes with pools in El Dorado County are actually being encouraged to spray paint in large letters the number of gallons in the so aircraft can spot the information.
—CBS News, 20 Aug. 2021
The hallux must help stabilize the foot and control the arch during footstrike so impact forces are distributed evenly.
—Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for so
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The pocket rescission, therefore, flips the default control over cancellation of spending from the legislature to the executive.—
Kevin R. Kosar,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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If a person’s disability is disturbing or harming other residents, allowing that disturbance to continue could be an unreasonable accommodation and therefore not protected by Fair Housing laws.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The data analysis also ignores injuries and property destruction in non-fatal attacks as measures of political violence.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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McAfee has worked with WWE since 2018 as an analyst, host, and commentator, and also participated in the ring, including matches with The Miz and Gunther.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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This shift would prove extremely successful in bolstering Turning Point’s reputation.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Smart cities are an enticing target for adversaries, ranging from cybercriminals to nation-state actors, since the consequences of a successful hack may be widespread and extremely disruptive to daily life.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Wallpaper Scraps Wallpaper can certainly be expensive, and even a small amount of leftover paper can go a long way, so don't toss it!—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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The declaration – codename MWRWC – was certainly a bold one.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Right now, patients don't have the ability to confirm whether their doctors' advice is correct, according to Bonis.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Understanding how to get the issue of accountability correct is critical.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Chinese scientists have paved the way for the country’s green development after successfully designing the world’s first working hydride ion battery, thus opening new possibilities for future energy storage.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Subtle adjustments influence the racket’s stiffness and flex, and thus the overall racket behavior.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Florida football had just been outclassed by a program — Miami — that hired a coach in the same 2022 cycle UF did, and similarly struggled to jump-start its rebuild, having likewise floundered in recent years, despite its historic pedigree.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Fueled by much warmer-than-average water, Erin rapidly intensified into a Category 5, and Gabrielle similarly exploded into Category 4 strength Monday.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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If the oil price comes down, very simply, Russia will settle, and the oil price is way down.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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From September to November, the colors of the leaves make a very pretty contrast to the high red rock canyon walls.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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“So.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/so. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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