as in because
for the reason that
since you are already here, we might as well get the meeting started
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Mary Ella Hastings
july 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 July 2026
In the years since, Harry has made several quick trips back to the UK, most notably attending his grandmother’s funeral in 2022 and his father’s coronation in 2023.
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Max Foster,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
In the nearly two years since, the species has proliferated statewide, with sightings as far as San Diego and, most recently, at the Port of West Sacramento.
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Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2026
In the years since, the stars have hung out together at awards shows and other formal industry events while also enjoying downtime away from the spotlight.
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Michael Nied,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
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Adverb
The restaurant received a score of 68 and has since been re-inspected and cleared to open.
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Mary Ella Hastings
july 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 July 2026
In the years since, Harry has made several quick trips back to the UK, most notably attending his grandmother’s funeral in 2022 and his father’s coronation in 2023.
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Max Foster,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
In the nearly two years since, the species has proliferated statewide, with sightings as far as San Diego and, most recently, at the Port of West Sacramento.
—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2026
In the years since, the stars have hung out together at awards shows and other formal industry events while also enjoying downtime away from the spotlight.
—
Michael Nied,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for since
Preposition
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Ryan Lasko, a 24-year-old outfielder in the Athletics system, was injured during a game with Double-A Midland RockHounds after diving to catch a ball while playing center field.
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The commission said there were four reports of consumers seeking medical treatment after swallowing the metal bristles, and customers were advised to stop using the products and request a replacement nylon grill brush.
Adverb
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But grocery-price inflation is still more than double compared to two years ago.
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And High Point, a seven-home family compound built nearly a century ago by the son of Asa Candler, the founder of Coca-Cola.
Preposition
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Campbell appeared emotional following Wednesday’s hearing.
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New York City's LaGuardia Airport reopened Monday following Sunday night's runway crash.
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