as in therefore
for this or that reason
we didn't have room for all seven of us in my car and thus took two cars to go to the movies
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Recent Examples of thus
Restaurateurs who didn’t want a C grade posted on their door presumably cleaned their premises more thoroughly, thus benefiting all patrons, not just those who paid attention to the grades.
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Jeff Sovern, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
Often, the films have a weird, pandering (and thus contemptuous) vibe.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
However, studies on the association between metformin and lifespan in mice and humans have produced mixed results thus far.
—New Atlas, 24 May 2025
It's estimated this will impact around 23% of current jobs, thus transforming the labor market significantly.
—Nitin Gupta, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Jeff Sovern, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
Often, the films have a weird, pandering (and thus contemptuous) vibe.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
However, studies on the association between metformin and lifespan in mice and humans have produced mixed results thus far.
—New Atlas, 24 May 2025
It's estimated this will impact around 23% of current jobs, thus transforming the labor market significantly.
—Nitin Gupta, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for thus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thus
Adverb
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The brand is intentionally tackling the sun care category with a focus on post-exposure and therefore, not launching its own SPF.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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But this was my first time seeing a performance inside of it, therefore my first time getting a chance to share some reactions.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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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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
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“Thus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thus. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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