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for this or that reason
an endangered orchid species, hence illegal to pick
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Recent Examples of hence
These vibrators are specifically designed for vaginal stimulation, with an extra shaft for additional clitoral stimulation and have the look of rabbit ears, hence the name.
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 May 2025
Made with three meats, such as beef ribs, chicken legs, and pork chops (hence its namesake); hearty root vegetables like potatoes, cassava, and plantains; and an aromatic broth, this soup is an event in itself.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
By then, Berry was already British-comedy famous, hence Peter Serafinowicz supplying guest vocals.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Seeds offer a cost-effective way of preserving plants for future generations—hence intense efforts to bank the seeds of agricultural crops.
—Katarina Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 May 2025
Made with three meats, such as beef ribs, chicken legs, and pork chops (hence its namesake); hearty root vegetables like potatoes, cassava, and plantains; and an aromatic broth, this soup is an event in itself.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
By then, Berry was already British-comedy famous, hence Peter Serafinowicz supplying guest vocals.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Seeds offer a cost-effective way of preserving plants for future generations—hence intense efforts to bank the seeds of agricultural crops.
—Katarina Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hence
Adverb
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This is a concerted effort by other nations and, therefore, a national security threat.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
10 May 2025
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Trump should therefore deal with each country on their own terms and structure healthy bilateral relationships with each.—
Christopher Shays,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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An officer urged a woman to take her child away from the scene.—
Andrea Margolis , Kitty Le Claire,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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Powell reiterated Wednesday the Fed will focus on whichever of the Fed’s goals is furthest away – stable prices or full employment.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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The State of the Race The competition for the Emmy for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special is so tight this year that Hulu alone could fill the category with its contenders.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
5 May 2025
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There still aren’t that many examples of bisexuality expressed so matter of factly.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 May 2025
Adverb
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Market have been volatile but the DJIA, S&P and Nasdaq are also down for now, but by less.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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Its revenue dipped 1% last quarter compared to the same time period in 2024, and the company lowered its full-year net revenue guidance to $850 million to $900 million down from $950 million to $1 billion.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Adverb
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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
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Keep reading to learn more and to see all the images the carrier has released thus far.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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With Emily staying in Italy, what does her future look like while kind of hiding out there?—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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Mike Waltz is out as national security adviser, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in, adding another job to his growing list of responsibilities.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
Adverb
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The Federal Open Market Committee, or FOMC, is not expected to cut interest rates, but any unexpected commentary from Fed Chair Jerome Powell could move markets and, consequently, mortgage rates more decisively.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
7 May 2025
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Even studies sponsored by the pharmaceutical industry are being affected: many rely partially on federal funding, or are run by staff who do, and who have consequently been laid off.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Through May 13, beds, nightstands, dressers, linens, and decor from major brands like Kelly Clarkson Home, Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines x Loloi, and the Trisha Yearwood Home Collection are up to 79 percent off, and there are over 25,000 deals to shop.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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The toy industry in particular, given its outsize reliance on Chinese imports, has expressed concern that should the tariffs remain in place, shoppers could face significantly higher costs and product shortages as far off as Christmas.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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“Hence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hence. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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