as in so
for this or that reason
it's snowing hard; therefore I think we should stay home
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Recent Examples of therefore
But this was my first time seeing a performance inside of it, therefore my first time getting a chance to share some reactions.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
The news of a tariff pause with Beijing, therefore, was welcomed news for shareholders like us.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 21 May 2025
The iPhone 16 is currently the only iPhone without parts pairing (thanks to some aggressive prodding from legislators) and therefore supports simple, easy and cheaper repairs.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Never as rich as its aesthetics intimate, the U.S. met the nineties financially—and, therefore, spiritually—depressed.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 10 May 2025
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
The news of a tariff pause with Beijing, therefore, was welcomed news for shareholders like us.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 21 May 2025
The iPhone 16 is currently the only iPhone without parts pairing (thanks to some aggressive prodding from legislators) and therefore supports simple, easy and cheaper repairs.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Never as rich as its aesthetics intimate, the U.S. met the nineties financially—and, therefore, spiritually—depressed.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for therefore
Adverb
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Republicans only care about pleasing their master, so their Big Beautiful Bill cancels green energy development credits even though green energy projects already have brought jobs to their districts.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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But of course, a past-his-prime comedic superstar wasn’t going to be the one to end Cena’s record-breaking 17th world title reign, no matter how bad Cena’s run as a heel has been thus far.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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President Donald Trump publicly rebuked Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday evening, after Russia bombarded Ukraine with one of the largest air assaults of the war thus far.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
25 May 2025
Adverb
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All of these nutrients help support gut health and consequently, the immune system, which in turn helps prevent disease.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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In the early hours of the morning, Abigail had a stomach ache and consequently threw up.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
Adverb
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His father was fortunate enough to buy a top vineyard spot before Willamette became such a hotspot for big wine companies, hence driving up prices.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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No nation or region will remain dominant forever; the historical past deeply informs the present, but the story can be retold and, hence, reshaped.—
Time,
Time,
27 May 2025
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“Therefore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therefore. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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