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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
There is an open police investigation involving Paul and Mortensen that needs to be resolved before any final decisions can be made, hence ABC putting repeats in the Sunday night slot.
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Peter White, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
In the Netherlands and countries in Scandinavia for example, English classes are compulsory at schools and so individuals pick up the language at a much younger age, hence often functioning as a natural second language.
—Aslesha Mehta, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Gillett says reactions are key to creating the emotional effects and rhythms of his and Bettinelli-Olpin’s cinema, hence the need for extensive coverage.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
Were birds and squirrels and lizards getting in through her old doors and windows, hence the replacement?
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
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Peter White, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
In the Netherlands and countries in Scandinavia for example, English classes are compulsory at schools and so individuals pick up the language at a much younger age, hence often functioning as a natural second language.
—Aslesha Mehta, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Gillett says reactions are key to creating the emotional effects and rhythms of his and Bettinelli-Olpin’s cinema, hence the need for extensive coverage.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
Were birds and squirrels and lizards getting in through her old doors and windows, hence the replacement?
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hence
Adverb
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Insurance bad faith claims can stem from different factors, including when an insurance company refuses to settle a claim within policy limits and therefore risks exposing its client to a larger liability at trial.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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But no such process exists, and therefore those things did not happen.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Liveried valets addressed me by name, whisked away my luggage, and accompanied me up a flight of stairs to the Waldorf’s signature bar and lobby lounge, Peacock Alley.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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But no one reading the book will come away with the sense that studies are often contested, or that many of the findings of social psychology and economics remain unsettled, or that results can be interpreted in many ways.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The property really comes alive at dusk, so stick around for it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Being gentle with yourself is a form of bravery, so go ahead and indulge your softer side.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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True was in her office inside the restaurant shortly after the lunch rush Monday afternoon when a customer came in and said the Chinese restaurant a couple doors down was on fire.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The $10 general admission during the Lilac Festival on weekends includes petting zoo, lilac maze, hoe down & jug band shows, lawn games, and lilac viewing.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Six different Yankees batters had challenged a pitch, the most in baseball thus far.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Sheffield will outline her achievements thus far in her first few months in office, as well as lay out her vision for the rest of her term, with an aim to inspire Detroiters to have hope for a brighter future, her office said.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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On Monday, a mere five days ahead of one of the biggest weekends of his year, Bob Sargent was driving through rural North Carolina, his phone signal going in and out.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The gravity of both the moon and Earth will provide much if not most of the oomph to keep Orion on its out-and-back, figure-eight loop.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The green is out, as is the sun, and so it, consequently, plenty of happy bare British skin.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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An intense military operation in Iran is driving up the price of oil, and consequently, the cost of filling one’s gas tank.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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After two days off, the Nets will return to Barclays Center on Friday to face the Atlanta Hawks.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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But a trial could be a long way off.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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