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
David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The blue-chip index has since dropped 10%, putting it in correction territory.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 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
But Bernadine had since become erratic.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The blue-chip index has since dropped 10%, putting it in correction territory.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for since
Preposition
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Carolyn Hax started her Washington Post advice column in 1997, after five years on the Style desk and none as a therapist.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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It can only be diagnosed after death.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Who could forget a picture, which graced the cover of Artforum more than a decade ago, of an uncannily adult baby staring sagaciously into the lens, its hand placed gingerly over its heart in a gesture that looks like reverence?—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Newburyport Police Woodworth says the bronze plaques were first noticed missing about three weeks ago and this not the only area the thieves have targeted.—
Paul Burton,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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New York City's LaGuardia Airport reopened Monday following Sunday night's runway crash.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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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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