Preceding
Preceding adjective - Going before another in time or order.
Since and preceding are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Since" instead a preposition "Preceding".
Since
Since adverb - Earlier than the present time.
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Synonyms for Since
Preceding and since are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Preceding" instead a preposition "Since".
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- They are also a common vehicle for a Shout-Out, since (just as with a simile) you can use anything at all that can be compared to the preceding line.
Source: Hashtag Rap - Fifth season: Pavement (but since Pavement was a more underground band than the preceding seasons, several titles come from B-side tracks)
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However, since Piranha Plants cannot be defeated by yarn balls, all it does is slightly alter the preceding cutscene.
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