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as in therefore
for this or that reason
an endangered orchid species, hence illegal to pick
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Recent Examples of hence
There's no guarantee the duo will work out, especially since Pickens doesn't jump CeeDee Lamb for the top spot on the depth chart, but the odds of the two parties helping each other are high, hence why the duo ranked second on the list, in front of the Washington Commanders' Deebo-Daniels duo.
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
His father was fortunate enough to buy a top vineyard spot before Willamette became such a hotspot for big wine companies, hence driving up prices.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
No nation or region will remain dominant forever; the historical past deeply informs the present, but the story can be retold and, hence, reshaped.
—Time, 27 May 2025
It’s taken 40 iterations to get the formula just right (hence WD-40), but like a magician, the company behind this miracle product won’t reveal its secrets and tell the world exactly what’s in WD-40.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
His father was fortunate enough to buy a top vineyard spot before Willamette became such a hotspot for big wine companies, hence driving up prices.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
No nation or region will remain dominant forever; the historical past deeply informs the present, but the story can be retold and, hence, reshaped.
—Time, 27 May 2025
It’s taken 40 iterations to get the formula just right (hence WD-40), but like a magician, the company behind this miracle product won’t reveal its secrets and tell the world exactly what’s in WD-40.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hence
Adverb
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The relationship between the NCAA and members is therefore voluntary and contractual.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2025
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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
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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Disney, however, came away with one of the best Star Wars projects in the history of the franchise.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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In organizations of almost any size, particularly larger organizations, collaboration is so critical to making progress.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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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
Adverb
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Nevertheless, as the levels go up and down, the idea is allocation of audit personnel to provide that credible threat.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Today, a household with annual income of $50,000 can only afford 8.7% of listings, down from 9.4% a year ago, according to the data.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
Adverb
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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
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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
Adverb
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How to Train Your Dragon is out in theaters Friday, June 13.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Note that full containment doesn't mean the fire is completely out.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 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 15 Jun. 2025.
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