1
: by that : by that means
thereby lost her chance to win
2
: connected with or with reference to that
… thereby hangs a tale …—
William Shakespeare
William ShakespeareExamples of thereby in a Sentence
He signed the contract, thereby forfeiting his right to the property.
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Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 18 June 2026
The goal of the CCGP is to make conditions safer and more accommodating for pedestrians and bicyclists, thereby encouraging more people to use these healthy and environmentally sustainable modes of travel.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
Finan echoed this sentiment, stating that the residential format can be an invitation for guests to discover Florence in each of its seasons, thereby contributing to a more balanced rhythm of visitation throughout the year.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
The plan was to reinforce control over Nigerien territory, thereby stabilizing one of the main transit countries for migrants attempting to reach the Italian and European coasts.
—Kaitlyn Rabe, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
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“Thereby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thereby. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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thereby
adverb
there·by
t͟ha(ə)r-ˈbī 
t͟he(ə)r-;
ˈt͟ha(ə)r-ˌbī,
ˈt͟he(ə)r-
1
: by that : by that means
thereby lost her chance to win
2
: connected with or with reference to that
thereby hangs a tale
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