Definition of thereuponnext
as in therefore
for this or that reason she didn't get into the college of her choice and thereupon decided to study for a year before retaking the college entrance exams

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Recent Examples of thereupon The partner overruled him; Wells thereupon quit and went to New York. Henry Wiencek july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025 And thereupon, they would be incentivized to compete for rewards. WIRED, 6 July 2023 He was also informed that Attorney Brown arrived there from his 108 mile ride from San Bernardino yesterday afternoon and that thereupon a council was held between the Indians and the representatives of the government. Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2023 Here’s a quick look at five possible conclusions that might be just a tad premature, with arguments and counterpoints thereupon. Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 If the grave of a hero is customarily a place of serene contemplation, this one is so disturbing that people run from it in fear—and thereupon hangs the tale of Easter. Robert Barron, WSJ, 2 Apr. 2021 The Energy Department thereupon helped get the demonstration transferred to Mississippi. IEEE Spectrum, 3 Oct. 2013
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Adverb
  • Leaders therefore need to move beyond vague claims about productivity and efficiency.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The new guidelines therefore incorporate 30-year risk estimates for adults ages 30 to 59.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Adverb
  • Energy is a key input into many goods and services given its broad use across the economy and so higher prices may fuel inflation.
    Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Under Georgia law, a judge can decide whether a defendant serves that sentence in prison or on probation, so Colin Gray could be released Thursday.
    Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 30 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
  • Prep accordingly with lightweight pieces—swimsuits, breezy linen tops and dresses—and a couple cozy knits or long-sleeve shirts to layer over top when the temperatures dip.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 27 July 2026
  • Adding in both areas would limit exposure and allow the Cubs to game plan accordingly.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 27 July 2026

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“Thereupon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thereupon. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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