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
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2025
Funds have since resumed after a USDA review found UMS to be in compliance with Title IX.
—Steff Danielle Thomas, The Hill, 22 Mar. 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 property’s original house was built in 1972, which has since been completed remodeled by Kovac Design Studio and Alexander Design.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2025
Funds have since resumed after a USDA review found UMS to be in compliance with Title IX.
—Steff Danielle Thomas, The Hill, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Since.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/since. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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