as in because
for the reason that
since you are already here, we might as well get the meeting started
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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
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
While areas near the Laguna Fire were under evacuation orders, they've since been downgraded to evacuation warnings.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
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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
The Padres’ current City Connects debuted in 2022 and have been worn for Friday home games since.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
While areas near the Laguna Fire were under evacuation orders, they've since been downgraded to evacuation warnings.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Since.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/since. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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