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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
This isn’t a problem for the first batch, but in subsequent batches, the cookie dough will absorb the powdered sugar (hence no signature cracks after baking).
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The rapt audience cheered Curry again as the panelists considered the film’s legacy and what its status might be another 50 years hence.
—Katherine Turman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
While some patients may turn to certain diets with good intentions, not all may bring them health benefits overall, hence the need to consult with a doctor.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Carter had to make a hurried Middle East trip – including a speech to the Knesset – before the two nations formally signed a treaty some six months hence.
—Carl Leubsdorf, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The rapt audience cheered Curry again as the panelists considered the film’s legacy and what its status might be another 50 years hence.
—Katherine Turman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
While some patients may turn to certain diets with good intentions, not all may bring them health benefits overall, hence the need to consult with a doctor.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Carter had to make a hurried Middle East trip – including a speech to the Knesset – before the two nations formally signed a treaty some six months hence.
—Carl Leubsdorf, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hence
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The continued closure of the Rafah crossing is preventing delivery of equipment needed to find dead hostages and will therefore delay recovery efforts, Hamas said, according to Reuters.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Heavy water, therefore, supplants its two regular hydrogen atoms with two deuterium atoms.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The British were obviously not aware that Washington’s army, a scant seven miles away by direct line but about ten by water, was trapped at the tip of Long Island.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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The 59-year-old shared a bikini photo (as per usual) that made many of us want to put the snacks away and pick up some fruit.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Enzalutamide is already approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and listed in National Comprehensive Cancer Network treatment guidelines, so based on the study's results could be easily incorporated into a frontline combo intervention with the common hormone therapy.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Oct. 2025
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With 2 ½ minutes to go, the 49ers led by 10, and, unlike so often last season, that margin would prove enough.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Last month, an organization representing some of the world’s largest publishers, Digital Content Next (DCN), found that median year-over-year referral traffic from Google Search was down 10% in May and June 2025.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Oct. 2025
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The move shocked investors and sent KDP shares down 25% upon the announcement.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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Since Xi Jinping assumed power in 2012, Chinese stories have increasingly included nods to Chinese nationalist (not just communist) soldiers fighting bravely, thus placing a strong, victorious, and morally righteous China at the forefront of the postwar global order.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Almost none of the refugees had been permitted to read or write on the plantation, and thus the precise nuance of their feelings is lost to time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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Just six yards out, Teze powered a header on target, but Vicario spread himself across the goal and palmed his shot away.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Despite several missteps ‒ including dropping a diamond and emerald-encrusted gold crown on their way out, leaving behind forensic evidence and being caught on security footage ‒ the robbers and the jewels still haven't been found.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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When Singh’s successor decided to make the fort taller, its shadow fell on the hermit’s home, consequently bringing destruction to the complex and surrounding towns.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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By benching Wilson, Denver made sure that he couldn’t get injured and was consequently able to save money on his release.—
Frank Nunns OConnell,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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For weekend getaways or quick business trips, our editors love the Etronik Weekender and Toiletry Bag Set, which boasts a separate shoe compartment and is a whopping 50 percent off.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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In addition to cozy sweaters, shoppers can score Levi’s jeans, Ugg boots, Hanes loungewear, Coach bags, and more style essentials for up to 67 percent off.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Hence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hence. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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