as in therefore
for this or that reason taxes were lowered, and consequently complaints were fewer

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Recent Examples of consequently When the cops arrive, Clara takes the gun, points it at the police, and is consequently killed, ending the movie. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025 The tariffs were more severe than investors were anticipating — and stocks are consequently getting crushed. Nathan Bomey, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025 The most effective solutions, Watkins said, are physical changes, including solid vertical barriers, that make speeding, and consequently hitting pedestrian and cyclists, much harder for drivers. Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 24 Mar. 2025 While Latinas drive growth in the labor force, many earn low wages and, consequently, struggle in other ways. Noreen Sugrue, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for consequently
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Adverb
  • The iPhone 16 is currently the only iPhone without parts pairing (thanks to some aggressive prodding from legislators) and therefore supports simple, easy and cheaper repairs.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
  • Never as rich as its aesthetics intimate, the U.S. met the nineties financially—and, therefore, spiritually—depressed.
    Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 10 May 2025
Adverb
  • So what made Toronto’s penalty kill so effective Friday night?
    Adam Beasley, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
  • And some guys want to chat about not-so-important stuff.
    Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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  • It's estimated this will impact around 23% of current jobs, thus transforming the labor market significantly.
    Nitin Gupta, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • Adjusting to the professional game takes time for most mortals; thus, there will be several losses before the wins start rolling in.
    The Athletic, New York Times, 13 May 2025

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“Consequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequently. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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