Definition of thereforenext
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 Across Europe, therefore, heat management is finding its way into the occupational health and safety agenda. Oliver Balch, Fortune, 27 July 2026 Home to nearly 50,000 residents, most of them plant workers and their families, the city’s average age hovered below 30 years old, and the layout therefore prioritized schools and sports facilities. Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026 Very few, therefore, were lucky enough to see in person the stunning white Monique Lhuillier gown worn by Roberts. Alfredo Toriello, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026 The agreement dates back to a 2010 complaint alleging that overdraft fees charged by Truist, then known as SunTrust Bank, amounted to interest charges and were therefore subject to Georgia's usury laws, which cap interest rates. Brian Sloan, CNBC, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for therefore
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Adverb
  • Some will be motivated to do so after engaging with soccer for the first time in June and July, during the World Cup hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
    Kamran Nia July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • This South Florida city once known for spring break mayhem is all grown up, so book a post-cruise stay.
    Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
Adverb
  • Minnesota embedded the ban in a broader public safety bill, characterizing the markets as gambling, and thus, a public health and safety issue.
    Samantha Elkins, NBC news, 27 July 2026
  • By Tuesday, all 32 NFL teams will have opened training camps, thus signaling the RETURN OF FOOTBALL!
    Jim Reineking, USA Today, 27 July 2026
Adverb
  • Second, the expanding habitat of ticks could be leading to more bites and consequently more cases of the allergy.
    Alice Park, Time, 23 July 2026
  • It’s commonly believed that the foods richest in protein—and consequently in amino acids like leucine—are exclusively those of animal origin.
    Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 July 2026
Adverb
  • The three-deck sphere (hence, the name sphere class) at the heart of the ship is a lively social hub.
    Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • While humanity knows about superheroes like Spider-Man (hence, the events of the previous games), mutants are still largely living in the shadows.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026

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“Therefore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therefore. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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