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
Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Consumers have since voted with their feet, demonstrating an unshakable preference for in-person shopping.
—Greg Petro, Forbes.com, 23 May 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
According to a court filing on Thursday, most of the plaintiffs have since been deported, and the remaining individuals have opted not to continue with the case.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Consumers have since voted with their feet, demonstrating an unshakable preference for in-person shopping.
—Greg Petro, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for since
after
Preposition
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Fifteen hours after the 911 call, an 8-year-old relative found the three bodies inside the home, their throats slashed ear to ear.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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If approved, the amendment would require emergency clause votes to take place at least 24 hours after the vote on the accompanying bill.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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“Since.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/since. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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