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as in therefore
for this or that reason
an endangered orchid species, hence illegal to pick
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For those who missed the news at that time, the Flying Flea C6 draws from Enfield's all-terrain motorcycle design from the 1940s, when it was designed to be airdropped with parachutes during WWII – hence the slim frame.
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New Atlas, 24 May 2025
For the Notebook audition, star Ryan Gosling and director Nick Cassavetes actually came to Biel on the Massacre set, and did it all on location — hence all of the fake blood.
—EW.com, 23 May 2025
Countries are chosen to participate based on their membership in the EBU, hence why some non-European countries like Australia and Israel have participated.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 16 May 2025
What Specific Medications Can Lead To Tardive Dyskinesia The most common causes of TD are antipsychotic medications used to treat schizophrenia and other conditions that can cause psychosis, hence the name anti-psychotics.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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New Atlas, 24 May 2025
For the Notebook audition, star Ryan Gosling and director Nick Cassavetes actually came to Biel on the Massacre set, and did it all on location — hence all of the fake blood.
—EW.com, 23 May 2025
Countries are chosen to participate based on their membership in the EBU, hence why some non-European countries like Australia and Israel have participated.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 16 May 2025
What Specific Medications Can Lead To Tardive Dyskinesia The most common causes of TD are antipsychotic medications used to treat schizophrenia and other conditions that can cause psychosis, hence the name anti-psychotics.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hence
Adverb
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For some strange reason, unbeknownst to the public, the Fed (and therefore the media) choose to concentrate on the year/year CPI inflation rate.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The relationship between the NCAA and members is therefore voluntary and contractual.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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His association with Scientology and his dismissal of psychiatry and childhood vaccinations have understandably pushed many viewers away.—
Pablo Maurer,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said the time away could bring a new wave of energy to Messi and the others.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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Republicans only care about pleasing their master, so their Big Beautiful Bill cancels green energy development credits even though green energy projects already have brought jobs to their districts.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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Chris sits back down in his chair, his arm now around a 1976 bicentennial Gibson Firebird that Tom Petty used to play a month of shows at The Fillmore in the ’90s.—
Josh Brolin,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
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As of Wednesday’s close, shares of Best Buy are down nearly 17% so far this year.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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But the loudest moment inside the arena thus far was a 3-pointer by Jalen Williams that put the Thunder ahead 7-0. 6h ago / 5:39 PM PDT Share The 2025 NBA Finals are underway!—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
6 June 2025
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Read on for five reasons why The Life of Chuck stands out, to this King fan, as the best screen adaptation of one of his works thus far.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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Bigger predators are another major threat to stray cats, but perhaps the biggest danger for them out there is traffic.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Or maybe there’s a team out there, on the eve of July 1, that wants to keep Marner from even getting to market and is willing to give up something (a draft pick?) to acquire his rights.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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The researchers aim to develop a commercially available supplement that will increase SCFA levels and, consequently, enhance heart health.—
Paul McClure
June 01,
New Atlas,
1 June 2025
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All of these nutrients help support gut health and consequently, the immune system, which in turn helps prevent disease.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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With him in the lineup, the Oilers would’ve had a 49 percent chance — not far off from last year’s 50-50 series.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Already off to a rough start in the young WNBA season, the Dallas Wings are going to be without arguably their best player.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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“Hence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hence. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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