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as in therefore
for this or that reason
it was raining, so we stayed inside
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2
as in also
in like manner
the boss works very hard, and so does everyone else
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as in extremely
to a great degree
it's so cold outside
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as in certainly
without any question
you are so in trouble if I catch you sneaking out of the house again
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as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
I'm afraid that some of what you've said just isn't so
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Recent Examples of so
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Over $241 billion has been refunded to Americans so far, compared with $211 billion at this time last year.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
Laura Johnston, cleveland, 8 Apr. 2022
Instead, incorporate IaC as part of modernization efforts and pair it with upskilling so engineers can focus on advanced projects.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
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Adverb
Last Summer is a hard movie to shake, precisely because its placid surfaces conflict so beautifully and unnervingly with its dark heart.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Over $241 billion has been refunded to Americans so far, compared with $211 billion at this time last year.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
But privacy in the court system is kind of an important details to be on top of so way to go at them and getting it and give credit to the court for moving quickly to fix it.
—Laura Johnston, cleveland, 8 Apr. 2022
Instead, incorporate IaC as part of modernization efforts and pair it with upskilling so engineers can focus on advanced projects.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for so
Adverb
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To avoid straining, and therefore hemorrhoids, people can prop their feet up on stools or even stacks of old magazines to create more of a squatting position than sitting on toilets typically creates, Qureshi said.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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This can be challenging since the warning signs can be subtle and therefore easy to dismiss.—
Bryan T. Kelly,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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These thin stainless steel cake testers are not only cheap to replace but also widely available.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Then Cash made another surprising move by leaving Vilade in to hit against Gaddis rather than pinch-hitting lefty Jake Fraley, and that also paid off when Vilade delivered an RBI single up the middle.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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These special releases can be extremely valuable, especially if only a small batch is issued.—
Nina Derwin,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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The innermost region of any solar system, closest to the parent star, will be extremely hot and subject to large amounts of radiation.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Senior catcher Owen Weber was certainly impressed for Lincoln-Way West.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Timberwolves can certainly relate.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If tracking and the dizzying pace of advance ticket sales are correct, 20th Century’s Prada 2 will earn nearly $200 million in its global debut alone.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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If Tenev’s predictions are correct, though, crypto is likely to contribute to Robinhood’s growth in a significant but different manner.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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And that state budget would presumably include $150 million to rebuild Hillsborough College, thus paving the way for the new stadium and mixed-use development on the current campus site.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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For example, eating wholegrain or whole wheat breads will give you more fiber, and thus are more nutritious, when compared to types of bread that have very little fiber or nutrients.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Goalscoring hero Stones was similarly emotional about York ending their long absence from the EFL.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Royals certainly hope Witt’s career turns out similarly to how Trout’s has played out.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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No, that stuff is all incredible and very much the result of good fortune in my career.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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What a treat to have both of these very different revivals opening on Broadway in a matter of days.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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