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as

[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.

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Wrobleski has struggled as of late, giving up 11 home runs over his past four starts.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

But within the Church, the establishment of the fund has encountered resistance, just as the global push for nations to pay reparations has done.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Brasher and Cruz kept the pressure on during the second match, pulling ahead early 8-6 and leading by as much as 17-12 before closing out the victory.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

These features are also designed to keep users, including teenagers and children, on the platforms as often and for as long as possible, the states contend.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Even now, as Father Julien searches the cases and crates for his belongings, people pick through them and take what they want.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

The vaccination programme may be expanded further as the UK Health Security Agency continues to asses any ongoing risk to other populations.

From BBC Mar. 17, 2026

“We didn’t come cross-country to get our asses kicked. We came here to play our best baseball game, and our guys will be ready to go.”

From Seattle Times Oct. 23, 2023

He acknowledged that it’s been difficult to asses his own situation and future while trying to keep his young team in playoff contention.

From Washington Times Aug. 22, 2023

The Competition Bureau's consultation, which closed last month, would asses whether the deal lessens competition in Canada's already concentrated banking industry where the top six lenders account for more than 80% of the banking assets.

From Reuters Jul. 10, 2023

I was surprised dude hadn’t already thrown our asses in the back of his undercover cop car.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña




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