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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
Unfortunately for Figure, there aren’t yet simulations that mimic the real world with enough fidelity to be useful for training more complex tasks—hence the ongoing need for human pilots.
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Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Lola’s Hi/Lo Lounge offers cheap cans of beer ($4) alongside pricier cocktails (from $12), hence the name.
—Peter Cameron, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
One of the issues facing any studio that picked up the project is Mann’s reputation for blowing past his budgets, hence the desire by some companies to try to set strict guardrails.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Onyx is believed to absorb and transmute negativity; hence, it is widely used as a protective stone.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Lola’s Hi/Lo Lounge offers cheap cans of beer ($4) alongside pricier cocktails (from $12), hence the name.
—Peter Cameron, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
One of the issues facing any studio that picked up the project is Mann’s reputation for blowing past his budgets, hence the desire by some companies to try to set strict guardrails.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Onyx is believed to absorb and transmute negativity; hence, it is widely used as a protective stone.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hence
Adverb
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Richards, therefore, was on an island with Valencia, who spun him around and finished expertly.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Lower-income Americans may be unemployed or underemployed, therefore lacking access to comprehensive health care coverage.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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What those 15,000 or so fair-weather fans missed was the Broncos (4-2, 2-0) asserting themselves in the fourth quarter to pull away for a 41-25 Mountain West win over the Lobos (3-3, 0-2), who for much of the night were like a gnat the home team couldn’t swat away.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
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With that goal, Messi moved into first place in the Golden Boot race, one goal ahead of Denis Bouanga of Los Angeles FC, who is away on national team duty with Gabon.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Individual bulbs need to be spaced at least an inch apart, so keep that in mind when choosing the width of your container.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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If told to evacuate, do so immediately.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Showing confidence the whole night that the outcome wouldn’t really be in doubt, BSU went for it seven times on fourth down, converting six of those.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
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Still down 20-17, the Razorbacks failed on fourth-and-5 from the Tennessee 25 later in the third quarter, and quarterback Taylen Green lost his second fumble of the game early in the fourth at the Arkansas 19.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Coach Witten said Cooper has been battling through some leg and ankle injuries and thus was held out of the offense in this game.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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Machado, a 58-year-old industrial engineer who lives in hiding, was blocked in 2024 by Venezuela's courts from running for president and thus challenging President Nicolas Maduro, who has been in power since 2013.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Note that full containment doesn't mean the fire is completely out.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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But Pritzker would rather attack the President than actually work towards solutions for Chicago’s out-of-control crime.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Patients are consequently forced to rely on subjective personal networks and internet research.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Those include higher prices on some products, as well as more innovative product that can sustain higher price points and consequently drive more gross profit margin.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The tension between the two longtime rivals and on-again off-again frenemies.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The actresses remember Keaton for her charm onscreen and off.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Hence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hence. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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