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Definition of sincenext

since

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adverb

as in ago
earlier than the present time an ancient marking whose meaning is long since forgotten

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since

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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
Adverb
The chart looked constructive then and the price has confirmed it ever since. Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 22 June 2026 The organization has since announced its search for a new director. P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026 The science has since moved well past it. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026 Launched in 1984 in Arizona, the design hasn’t needed improvement since. Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for since
Recent Examples of Synonyms for since
Preposition
  • 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.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • 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.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Adverb
  • For some women who survived breast cancer that now means systemic hormones such as progesterone, estrogen and testosterone, unheard of for most women a decade ago.
    Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • The Tifton mother of three, whose children each have serious medical conditions, faced a difficult decision when her oldest, Jayden, was diagnosed with leukemia several years ago.
    Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 30 June 2026
Preposition
  • Campbell appeared emotional following Wednesday’s hearing.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
  • New York City's LaGuardia Airport reopened Monday following Sunday night's runway crash.
    Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026

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