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View definitions for inasmuch as

inasmuch as

conjunction as in in view of the fact that

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Example Sentences

To state the obvious, the court would have created a daunting task for itself if it had ruled for the unions, inasmuch as so many horses—approximately 75,000 of them, at last and possibly final count—are already halfway out of the barn, merely by virtue of having clicked Resign in response to Musk’s “Fork in the Road” email.

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And when you’re talking to a detractor who has renounced the cult of Michael inasmuch as it can be renounced, you’re also insulting them.

New York Community Bancorp tried to put a brave face on the news — an accompanying release included the headline “Record Results for 2023,” true inasmuch as the bank is now much larger than before the Signature acquisition — but analysts and investors quickly zeroed in the weaknesses.

I argue that historical iterations of the progressive movement succeeded inasmuch as they made the absolute most of opportunities for political transformation, and failed to the extent that reactionaries countermobilized to undo progressive gains.

Inasmuch as it explores his personal grudge against Ms. Pelosi and other politicians, it also spotlights the online disinformation cycle that has been fed by conspiracy theorists, conservative activists, elected officials and media outlets.

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What are other ways to say inasmuch as?

The formal conjunction inasmuch as implies a reason for an occurrence or action while suggesting concession; the main statement is true in view of the circumstances introduced by this construction: Inasmuch as I was tired, it seemed best to sleep. 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. As and since are so casual as to imply merely circumstances attendant on the main statement: As (or since) I was tired, I was sleeping. 

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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