Following
Following preposition - Subsequent to in time or order.
Usage example: following the concert, there will be refreshments in the lobby
Since and following are semantically related In some cases you can use "Since" instead a preposition "Following".
Since
Since adverb - Earlier than the present time.
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Synonyms for Since
Following and since are semantically related in position topic. You can use "Following" instead a preposition "Since", if it concerns topics such as between the present and a previous time.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Only One Name Parental Substitute: Loki is a bit of one to Nakaba, as they've known each other since Nakaba was a child, and following Nakaba's mother's death, Loki has been looking after Nakaba ever since, protecting her.
Source: Manga / Reimei No Arcana - Which if Bart had brought up in his appeal to the judge instead of insulting her would have easily got it removed since Lisa was violating it by following him around.
Source: Hollywood Restraining Order - His review was later Vindicated by History, since Owen gave Pixar's following movies WALLE and Toy Story 3 "A" scores, and since the Pixar fanbase doesn't defend Ratatouille as heavily years later.
Source: He Panned It, Now He Sucks
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