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[az, uhz] / æz, əz /




PREPOSITION
in the role of
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ADVERB
for example
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Usage

What are other ways to say as? The conjunctions as and since suggest a reason for an occurrence or action, but they are so casual as to imply merely circumstances attendant on the main statement: As (or since) I was tired, I was sleeping. Because introduces a direct reason: I was sleeping because I was tired. The reason, proof, or justification introduced by for is like an afterthought or a parenthetical statement: I was famished, for I had not eaten all day. The more formal inasmuch as implies concession; the main statement is true in view of the circumstances introduced by this conjunction: Inasmuch as I was tired, it seemed best to sleep.

Example Sentences

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As California’s primary neared, people staked their dollars on the state’s races in droves.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

"I adore the art form for its ability to create beautiful pictures out of beautiful stages. As I progress, I want to do more and more wire walks".

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

As you approach, listen closely: Weems also commissioned an original jazz piece, “The Obama Suite,” which plays in the background.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

As everyone waits for the text, below is a rundown of what the key points are for markets.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

As long as I could remember we’d come here to get away from everyone.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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