since

[sins] / sɪns /

ADVERB

in the time past; because

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afterward ago already later therefore

WEAK

after as because considering for from hence now past subsequently whereas

CONJUNCTION

in the time past; because

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afterward ago already later therefore

WEAK

after as because considering for from hence now past subsequently whereas

PREPOSITION

because

Synonyms

WEAK

after all as by reason of considering for forasmuch as in consideration of in view of inasmuch as insomuch as on account of seeing that

PREPOSITION

between the present and a previous time

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ago

WEAK

after following from the time of subsequent to until now

PREPOSITION

in the time past; because

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afterward ago already later therefore

WEAK

after as because considering for from hence now past subsequently whereas

Usage

What are other ways to say since? 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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That concert footage is very welcome, especially since relatively little material has come out since Kirk’s death at age 42 in 1977.

From The Wall Street Journal

The results also carry clear implications for education policy, since the Montessori programs produced these gains while operating at significantly lower cost.

From Science Daily

The findings are especially relevant for policymakers, since they show that public Montessori programs can deliver stronger outcomes while lowering costs.

From Science Daily

Since January 2025, she’s also co-hosted “The Universe Called” podcast, which explores “current astrological transits” and consults yoga philosophy to help listeners navigate through them.

From Los Angeles Times

The two are seasoned martial artists — she’s a third-degree black belt in Seido karate and he’s practiced karate, boxing and Muay Thai kickboxing since he was a teenager.

From Los Angeles Times

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