since 1 of 3

preposition

Definition of sincenext
as in after

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since

2 of 3

adverb

ˈsin(t)s How to pronounce since (audio)
as in ago
earlier than the present time an ancient marking whose meaning is long since forgotten

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since

3 of 3

conjunction

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
Preposition
Moreover, since this effort has taken place to reduce or eliminate thimerosal in vaccines, the autism rate hasn't gone down, the CDC says. — Anna Borges, SELF, 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
The Sandy Springs resident, now 53, has been walking in the annual race nearly every year since. — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Back in the early 2010s, Pettine and Schottenheimer spent time together as the coordinators on a New York Jets team that made an AFC championship game and exceeded expectations for a franchise that hasn’t seen a lot of winning since. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for since
Recent Examples of Synonyms for since
  1. after
  2. ago
  3. following
Preposition
  • The new concealer was originally launched as the Wide Awake Brightening Concealer alongside the Wide Awake Brightening Neutralizer, but ran into controversy just days after launch.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Rays batters struck out 13 times after combining for 14 in the first two games.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of after
Adverb
  • Amid the flames and destruction, Ryzhenkov says that this period of the war is as tough as anything the company has seen since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than four years ago.
    — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Eight years ago, Mann started his business in the living room of his apartment and was shooting on iPhones.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of ago
Preposition
  • Trump’s request will likely now no longer be considered relevant following Monday’s order.
    — Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Campbell appeared emotional following Wednesday’s hearing.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Definition of following

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“Since.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/since. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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