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
Jason Green, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Roberts and Lourd have rarely been spotted out together in public in the time since.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 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
The victim has since been treated and released.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Roberts and Lourd have rarely been spotted out together in public in the time since.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for since
Adverb
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If such a line existed, it would have been crossed several years ago.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Ten years ago, a bottle of green juice was the hottest accessory in town.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
19 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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For most women in their reproductive years, Agyeman says the recommendation is around 18 mg a day—whereas, that recommendation drops to about 8 to 9 mg a day after menopause, since periods are no longer a factor.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Traitors alum and Dancing With the Stars Season 34 contestant went viral after posting a shirtless samba with pro partner Daniella Karagach on TikTok, racking up over 3 million views.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Since.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/since. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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