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

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Recent Examples of consequently Philemon and Baucis were consequently saved from a flood that drowned the rest of their country. Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026 And sometimes there can be delays in implementing the winning projects, and this kind of negative experience can even weaken the people's trust and consequently their tax morale. Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 This year illustrated as much as any since 2022 the level of anticipation of the fans and, consequently, pressure on the team to make this all-in season work. Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 16 July 2026 The story follows two genetically identical women who switch identities and consequently expose a hierarchical world based on genetic selection, exploitation and obedience. Roberto Prieto, Variety, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for consequently
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  • The accommodation, therefore, includes a full-beam owner’s suite amidships and a twin guest cabin forward.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Nysa belongs to a class of asteroids believed to have formed closer to the inner solar system and therefore may have a similar composition to the building blocks that would go on to form the inner planets.
    Brett Tingley, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026
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  • The popular set tends to sell quickly, so consider grabbing one while fall-favorite shades like dusty olive, terracotta, and mauve are still in stock.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Saudi Arabian government has been dealing with the economic fallout from the war between the US and Iran, which launched late in February, and the subsequent effects on the oil markets that are so lucrative to the Saudi government.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Jorge Mateo has been designated for assignment, and thus ends the Braves’ shortstop dilemma.
    Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The spokesperson thus sought to dispel, in his own words, the speculation of countless online users who, for months—due to the pop star’s noticeable weight loss—have expressed serious concerns about her physical and mental health.
    Roberta Mercuri, Vanity Fair, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Consequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequently. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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