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as in therefore
for this or that reason
it was raining, so we stayed inside
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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
Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
It’s supposed to happen so gradually that people barely notice it.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
CBS News, 20 Aug. 2021
The Oakland Police Department's own stingray was seemingly insufficient, so officers then called in the FBI, both times without a warrant.
—Cyrus Farivar, Ars Technica, 12 July 2017
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Even with Amari Cooper coming into this Bills offense, Kincaid is being used more so as a big slot receiver which allows the two to play complimentary.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
It’s supposed to happen so gradually that people barely notice it.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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Owners of homes with pools in El Dorado County are actually being encouraged to spray paint in large letters the number of gallons in the so aircraft can spot the information.
—CBS News, 20 Aug. 2021
The Oakland Police Department's own stingray was seemingly insufficient, so officers then called in the FBI, both times without a warrant.
—Cyrus Farivar, Ars Technica, 12 July 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for so
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On Tuesday, after the expiration of a 30-day U.S. deadline for Israel to take steps to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Washington said Israel was not blocking aid to Gaza and therefore not violating U.S. law.Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Taiwan and the United States should therefore remain focused on deterring—and, if necessary, defeating—a Chinese blockade or invasion.David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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Zhao also directed staff to bring forward a resolution to the council that would dissolve the ad hoc committee on economic vitality.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Herbert also rushed for 32 yards on nine carries, weaving his way through traffic on his touchdown run and on several other runs, too.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024
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Courtney Hiatt, who graduated from the cadet academy in April, said hearing how firefighters dealt with their mental health was extremely helpful.Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This was extremely helpful in keeping the installation straight.Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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In the immediate aftermath of a major assassination, groups certainly can experience communications breakdowns, confusion, grief, and paranoia.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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Tems even earned a nomination for Best R&B Song, showing that R&B voters are certainly open to recognizing African music.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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If Lynch is correct, and McCaffrey’s legs are, too, this team will make the playoffs and push for the title.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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But Republicans insisted that election instructions only allow the counting of envelopes that had been filled out with correct dates.Brian Bennett, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Court reversed an order by the Florida Supreme Court for a selective manual recount of that state’s U.S. presidential election ballots, thus awarding its 25 Electoral College votes to Bush.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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Only 12 properties worldwide have achieved this certification thus far.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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The tutorials are very informative, and produce real-world results like illuminating an LED, activating a buzzer, and other fun projects).Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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On the grill: Believe it or not, grilling is a very healthy way to cook meat.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Again, this could all be part of an edit, but Hannah sure gave them a lot of material.Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 31 Oct. 2024
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The year-long relationship between the Grammy award-winning country artist and Barstool podcast host might be over — but the internet’s interest in their surprising relationship sure isn’t.CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
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“So.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/so. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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