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as in therefore
for this or that reason
an endangered orchid species, hence illegal to pick
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Recent Examples of hence
It is known as the favorite place of famous philosopher Nishida Kitaro, hence the name.
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Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
His creative North Star had disappeared, hence the album title of Location Lost.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The new collection also plays host to the Solargraph movement (hence the name).
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
The bed resists public-facing things, hence its charge as a womb to tomb motif.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
His creative North Star had disappeared, hence the album title of Location Lost.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The new collection also plays host to the Solargraph movement (hence the name).
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
The bed resists public-facing things, hence its charge as a womb to tomb motif.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hence
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The time interval between a car going up and a car going down is therefore extremely short.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
21 Apr. 2026
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This year’s tournament sees 48, the largest number of teams — and therefore matches and tickets — in FIFA history.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Missy Bo Kearns Made her debut as a substitute away at Spain last year — a baptism of fire — and was in consecutive England squads after Euro 2025, starting against Ghana in December.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Excited, yet anxious, over the prospect of reconnecting with the man that got away, the pair fortifies themselves with cocktails and bubbly during a boozy dinner.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Lemon is the first USC receiver to win the Biletnikoff Award, which is given to college football’s best receiver, since Marqise Lee did so in 2012.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Only the White House has, so far, been inexplicably unwilling to take advantage of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s offer to share technology and testing grounds — along with the immediate sale of drones and drone interceptors to the Pentagon.—
Trudy Rubin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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It can easily be dressed up or down with the right bottoms and accessories, like a denim skirt or leggings with sandals to complete your look for any occasion.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Climate fund dry powder stood at $90 billion in this year’s first quarter, down from a $112 billion peak in the same period last year, according to a new Sightline Climate report.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The airbender has not been present in flushing thus far.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The third act initially included the dramatization of a Jackson accuser; the estate did not have legal clearance to depict the individual, thus the reshoots.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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This is all with Joel Embiid still out.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Water is receding, but Narsesian said levels are still high and the ice still is out there.—
Sarah Brumfield,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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People with an avoidant attachment style (answer B) view closeness as a loss of independence and consequently withdraw or push someone away when a relationship becomes more intimate, Levine said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union, consequently enjoys enhanced freedom to lead in Europe and beyond.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The plan includes Soto taking full days off, too, Mendoza said.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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If your idea of off-roading includes covering ground quickly, this Raptor is the truck for you.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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