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
Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Execution of tariffs for all countries except China has since been suspended by Trump for 90 days, leaving Switzerland with the 10 percent rate applied globally that kicked in on April 5.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 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
Schwartz adopted the 1-year-old pup, who has since been to a vet.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Execution of tariffs for all countries except China has since been suspended by Trump for 90 days, leaving Switzerland with the 10 percent rate applied globally that kicked in on April 5.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Since.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/since. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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