as in therefore
for this or that reason
taxes were lowered, and consequently complaints were fewer
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Recent Examples of consequently
The Federal Open Market Committee, or FOMC, is not expected to cut interest rates, but any unexpected commentary from Fed Chair Jerome Powell could move markets and, consequently, mortgage rates more decisively.
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Diana Olick, CNBC, 7 May 2025
Even studies sponsored by the pharmaceutical industry are being affected: many rely partially on federal funding, or are run by staff who do, and who have consequently been laid off.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
When implemented, these digital cash payments via e-wallets eliminate the need for cash conversion and, consequently, the payment of any fees.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The most recent expedition, number 34, has fallen apart and consequently all 33-year-olds are erased out of existence, Thanos-style.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2025
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Diana Olick, CNBC, 7 May 2025
Even studies sponsored by the pharmaceutical industry are being affected: many rely partially on federal funding, or are run by staff who do, and who have consequently been laid off.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
When implemented, these digital cash payments via e-wallets eliminate the need for cash conversion and, consequently, the payment of any fees.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The most recent expedition, number 34, has fallen apart and consequently all 33-year-olds are erased out of existence, Thanos-style.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
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This initiative, therefore, is a potential game-changer in the reparations movement, and it was welcomed by Tulsa Massacre descendant Seth Bryant, whose great-grandfather was the founder and owner of the Tulsa Star.—
Kizzy Cox,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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Still others may get sick but not have access to health care and therefore never seek medical help.—
Alice Park,
Time,
3 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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Cole is three months removed from Tommy John surgery on his elbow thus the storyline with him and Rafael Devers is on hold until next season.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Nicky, too, covers her tracks by using dirty tricks to dig up dark secrets from Guidry's past, thus compromising the detective's investigation.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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“Consequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequently. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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