thusly

adverb

thus·​ly ˈt͟həs-lē How to pronounce thusly (audio)
: in this manner : thus

Examples of thusly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The candid 25-minute conversation continued thusly, mixing lighthearted moments with deep introspection and vulnerability. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 Mar. 2024 Baltimore didn't exactly have time to run a bunch of plays and thusly give Bolton an opportunity to rack up tackles. Jon Hoefling, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2024 During that time, the Chargers’ other 20 full possessions have ended thusly: 11 punts, three fumbles, three field goals, two turnover on downs and one interception. Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2023 At its core, the conversation could be summarized thusly: whose safety and comfort took priority in the situation, that of the child, that of the pet owner, or that of the dog? Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2023 Give your bowl a quarter turn and continue thusly, until the lighter mixture is almost fully incorporated. Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 16 Aug. 2023 The trio of players were ranked in the Astros' farm system at the time of the trade thusly: Perez at No. 3; Cameron, No. 9; and Rogers, No. 11. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 4 Aug. 2023 And, thusly, a head start in Dead Reckoning — Part Two. Evan Romano, Men's Health, 15 July 2023 After the touchdown on the opening drive, the Panthers' drives ended thusly: punt, fumble, interception, punt, punt, punt, fumble, punt, interception, and turnover on downs. Andrew Birkle, Detroit Free Press, 13 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of thusly was in 1865

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“Thusly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thusly. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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