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.
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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
Toney was thereupon tied to a tree and whipped.
—Kevin Dayhoff, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 11 June 2021
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
And thereupon, the coalition says .
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 15 June 2020
The Energy Department thereupon helped get the demonstration transferred to Mississippi.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Oct. 2013
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
Toney was thereupon tied to a tree and whipped.
—Kevin Dayhoff, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 11 June 2021
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
And thereupon, the coalition says .
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 15 June 2020
The Energy Department thereupon helped get the demonstration transferred to Mississippi.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Oct. 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thereupon
Adverb
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Letters carried personal power and therefore invited judgment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The slogan’s real meaning, therefore, is rooted firmly in the greengrocer’s existence.—
Ezra Klein,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The Oh-My-God particle first interacted with an atomic nucleus in the upper atmosphere, producing a series of daughter particles that each maintain a fraction of the original particle’s momentum, which then collide with greater and greater numbers of particles, and so on.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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The threat is felt so acutely that fascists are led to take joy in cruelty against those outside this group, and others who stand to benefit from greater equality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Bakshi says that thus far participants in the Phase 2 trial, taking place in New Zealand, have shown steady sperm decline and that no safety issues have emerged.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Considering their strong season thus far, that is an exciting place to be in the final year before Victor Wembanyama’s huge new contract kicks in.—
Danny Leroux,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The 24-year-old Mori appears far younger than her years, and these encounters are consequently skin-crawling to watch.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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Best Time to Visit January to March offer the best skiing and, consequently, the most crowds.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The journey was expected to take 60 to 85 days, so Smith packed accordingly.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Washington and Lee has accordingly established a modern reputation for intellectual pluralism and pedagogical excellence.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Thereupon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thereupon. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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