seeing as

phrase

: since
—used to introduce a statement that explains the reason for another statement
Seeing as you've met my family, don't you think I should meet yours?

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To give yourself the best chance of seeing as many meteors as possible, head somewhere with dark skies, away from city lights and give your eyes around 30 minutes to adjust to the darkness. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Some develop seizures, and many have trouble seeing as their vision fades. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Holmes said the location of the plant is another big issue seeing as the property borders two county roads. — Mary Ella Hastings july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 Bruce Perreault had one of the most heart-wrenching runs of Survivor ever, seeing as how that run really only lasted a few minutes. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seeing as

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“Seeing as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seeing%20as. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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