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
  • The researchers are therefore exploring magnetic materials that could produce similar effects with lasers more compatible with electronic systems.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Pixentinel’s core proposition is therefore reducing the time between a streaming failure starting and an operations team understanding and deploying a fix for it.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • These yachties aren’t as calloused as the erstwhile SURvers, so for the most part, the tour goes well.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
  • My leadership is much more about providing a very clear direction and making sure that there’s a high degree of autonomy for people to feel empowered and enabled to do so.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • The same precision, refinement and attention to detail that define its hyper sports cars is thus reimagined for an exquisite residential environment.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
  • However, the chapter continues to be recognized by its national organization, and thus was legally permitted to operate as a fraternity chapter unaffiliated with the university.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Or rather, an emotional problem that was managed through food and, consequently, a sense of the violence directed at obese bodies and all that this entails in various spheres.
    — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Industry insiders consequently expect Persson to push toward taking H and M private before 2030.
    — , CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Also on the top bezel, on the far left, is the ambient light sensor, which measures the brightness of your surroundings and automatically adjusts the display accordingly.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Some critics did get on board with Coppola’s vision, and praised her accordingly.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Thereupon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thereupon. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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