as in therefore
for this or that reason
taxes were lowered, and consequently complaints were fewer
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Recent Examples of consequently
By benching Wilson, Denver made sure that he couldn’t get injured and was consequently able to save money on his release.
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Frank Nunns Oconnell, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
The pair's affair began even before Charles wed Princess Diana in 1981, and started again in earnest in 1986, which consequently led to both their divorces.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Some women may consequently not reach peak bone health, which typically occurs around the age of 30, potentially increasing their risk of osteoporosis later in life.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Shamieh rebuilt his habits and, consequently, himself.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
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Frank Nunns Oconnell, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
The pair's affair began even before Charles wed Princess Diana in 1981, and started again in earnest in 1986, which consequently led to both their divorces.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Some women may consequently not reach peak bone health, which typically occurs around the age of 30, potentially increasing their risk of osteoporosis later in life.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Shamieh rebuilt his habits and, consequently, himself.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequently
Adverb
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Reusing potting soil again the next year is therefore not recommended.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Recurring gags, like one with Madonna suddenly falling asleep mid-sentence, are surprising and therefore funny the first time they’re rolled out, and then less surprising and therefore less funny with each repetition.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Of all my books, Helm has been so hard and so lovingly written.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Every so often, the dead monarchs and their court sashay out of the past to offer unsubtle commentary.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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LeBlanc said the affected faculty members taught fewer classes than required by their contracts, and thus must reimburse the college.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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The cold front will also usher in the coldest temperatures of the season thus far.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Consequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequently. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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