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as in therefore
for this or that reason
it was raining, so we stayed inside
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as in also
in like manner
the boss works very hard, and so does everyone else
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as in extremely
to a great degree
it's so cold outside
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as in certainly
without any question
you are so in trouble if I catch you sneaking out of the house again
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as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
I'm afraid that some of what you've said just isn't so
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Recent Examples of so
Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Zarco Tony Trejo Three other people were killed during police pursuits so far this week.
—Tom Wait, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
Owners of homes with pools in El Dorado County are actually being encouraged to spray paint in large letters the number of gallons in the so aircraft can spot the information.
—CBS News, 20 Aug. 2021
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Adverb
All four teams practiced on the court Thursday and will do so again Friday during a day of sessions that are open to the public.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Zarco Tony Trejo Three other people were killed during police pursuits so far this week.
—Tom Wait, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Instead, incorporate IaC as part of modernization efforts and pair it with upskilling so engineers can focus on advanced projects.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
Owners of homes with pools in El Dorado County are actually being encouraged to spray paint in large letters the number of gallons in the so aircraft can spot the information.
—CBS News, 20 Aug. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for so
Adverb
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Insurance bad faith claims can stem from different factors, including when an insurance company refuses to settle a claim within policy limits and therefore risks exposing its client to a larger liability at trial.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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But no such process exists, and therefore those things did not happen.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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These learnings now sit at the foundation of the Buahan concept and not only ensure that the hotel leaves a positive impact on the community, but also provide guests a level of immersion into the Balinese way of life that few other hotels of this caliber have managed to deliver.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The document also called on the need for investment and appropriate funding for the sheriff's office.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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That can be attributed to the fact that Rolex models were already highly valued in 2018 and were also in extremely high demand during the pandemic.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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Almost all natural bodies of water bear fish life, with the exception of very hot thermal ponds and extremely salt-alkaline lakes, such as the Dead Sea in Asia and the Great Salt Lake in North America.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Gonzales is certainly a name to watch in Charlotte’s quarterback battle, throwing for 6,682 yards, 51 touchdowns, and 22 interceptions spanning three years at Western Carolina.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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For families While the friendly staff and spacious rooms are certainly hospitable to families, the overall vibe takes its cues from the neighborhood–chic, cool, and largely for adults.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Most restaurants correct violations at the time of the original inspection or shortly after.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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The correct spreadsheet was never found.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Six different Yankees batters had challenged a pitch, the most in baseball thus far.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Sheffield will outline her achievements thus far in her first few months in office, as well as lay out her vision for the rest of her term, with an aim to inspire Detroiters to have hope for a brighter future, her office said.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The previous day, Olitzky had similarly endorsed focussing exclusively on the plight of the hostages in response to a letter from Liba Beyer.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Building a downtown office tower or large bridge is similarly complicated.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Although winds will be mostly light, between 5 and 10 mph, the dry air combined with very dry vegetation will result in a continuation of elevated fire danger.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Bartle may have been right, but for some Chiefs fans and stadium developers with billions of public dollars at stake, that state line probably feels very real.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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