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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
But stool also needs hydration in order to properly travel from your colon to your rectum, hence fiber’s importance.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
After the boom, prices stabilized at that high point or decreased only slightly, hence the lack of triple-digit returns.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Night is a popular time for Arabic people to visit cafes, hence why Turath will be open when Starbucks employees are rolling up their mats for the evening.
—Jenna Thompson
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Present Nick is selfish and angry, while Future Nick has realized the error of his ways, hence his desire to undo his previous actions.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
After the boom, prices stabilized at that high point or decreased only slightly, hence the lack of triple-digit returns.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Night is a popular time for Arabic people to visit cafes, hence why Turath will be open when Starbucks employees are rolling up their mats for the evening.
—Jenna Thompson
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Present Nick is selfish and angry, while Future Nick has realized the error of his ways, hence his desire to undo his previous actions.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hence
Adverb
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Tech experts often warn that AI chatbots don’t think for themselves — and therefore can sometimes spout false information.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The addition of radar is therefore a key development.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Missy Bo Kearns Made her debut as a substitute away at Spain last year — a baptism of fire — and was in consecutive England squads after Euro 2025, starting against Ghana in December.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Excited, yet anxious, over the prospect of reconnecting with the man that got away, the pair fortifies themselves with cocktails and bubbly during a boozy dinner.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In the course of the narrative, as John is embraced by friends and assaulted by strangers, Jones’s storytelling veers between breakthroughs and setbacks with a rhythm so mechanical as to verge on metronomic.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The body was so badly decomposed that the deceased’s gender could not be determined, said police.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Adebayo took his hard fall when tripped by the hand of Ball while saving the ball from going out of bounds beneath the Heat basket with the Heat down 28-26.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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The companies' updates also weighed on the broader luxury sector, with Burberry, Christian Dior, LVMH, and Moncler the worst performers in the pan-European Stoxx 600 index, down between 2% and 3% each.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Boston has had just two days in the 70s thus far and inland locations (away from sea breezes) a few more.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Scientists usually expect the central bulges of elliptical galaxies to form rapidly and thus be dominated by low-mass stars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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For out-of-state students like GSU sophomore Solei Green, the 3% increase adds to an already heavy financial load.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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But there seems to be a clear increase in the number of ticks out there.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union, consequently enjoys enhanced freedom to lead in Europe and beyond.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Insurance companies may consequently deny coverage, forcing patients, families, and providers into a lengthy appeals process requiring multiple letters, calls, and meetings with no guarantee of success.—
Nathan Grant,
STAT,
14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Snow fell on and off during the day in Clear Creek County's higher elevations, but at the time of the crash a quick burst of heavy accumulation and strong winds led to dangerously slick road conditions.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Keep scrolling to shop more on-sale Wayfair patio furniture sets for up to 61 percent off.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Hence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hence. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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