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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
What is more likely is that, fifty years hence, Americans will observe that this anniversary took place during a polarizing time, but that such circumstances were not unprecedented.
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Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The Club holding benefits from the data center buildout through its electrical and liquid cooling solutions, hence why the stock hit a record high last Thursday.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Coastal Drive, Redwood National and State Parks, California Three state parks (Jedediah Smith, Del Norte Coast, and Prairie Creek) became part of the national park, hence the somewhat unusual designation as both national and state parks.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
But in the age of VAR, the video official is told to check every aspect of the goal forensically, hence a long delay that killed the United fans’ celebrations.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 3 May 2026
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Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The Club holding benefits from the data center buildout through its electrical and liquid cooling solutions, hence why the stock hit a record high last Thursday.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Coastal Drive, Redwood National and State Parks, California Three state parks (Jedediah Smith, Del Norte Coast, and Prairie Creek) became part of the national park, hence the somewhat unusual designation as both national and state parks.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
But in the age of VAR, the video official is told to check every aspect of the goal forensically, hence a long delay that killed the United fans’ celebrations.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hence
Adverb
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Always assume an electric line, even one that is on or near the ground, is energized and therefore dangerous.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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In them, collisions are too gentle, leaving their dark matter unexcited and therefore incapable of annihilation.—
Paul M. Sutter,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
Adverb
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The warning applies to residents of 11 towns and villages in southern Lebanon, according to Reuters, telling them to evacuate their homes and move at least 3,300 feet away to open areas.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Tobias Harris – a name that still echoes uncomfortably in Orlando – poured in 30 points, adding another layer of irony to a franchise that once traded him away for essentially nothing.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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What is so special, then, about the Attenborovian age, given that it’s measured in mere decades?—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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And so the collective angst caused by powerful outsiders, industry, and the state united Sardinians into a singular cause.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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Charlotte’s growing Catholic presence Nationally, religious service attendance is down.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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The loss equaled 5 cents per share, down from a profit of 13 cents per share a year ago.—
Dylan Sherman,
Arkansas Online,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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And that state budget would presumably include $150 million to rebuild Hillsborough College, thus paving the way for the new stadium and mixed-use development on the current campus site.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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For example, eating wholegrain or whole wheat breads will give you more fiber, and thus are more nutritious, when compared to types of bread that have very little fiber or nutrients.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Embiid was huge, finishing with 38 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, and the Knicks still found a way out.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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Just his ability to erase mistakes is extremely impressive where guys drive in the paint and see him and turn around and dribble out.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Adverb
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Strengthening the Berry Amendment, for one, would create more demand for domestic textiles to clothe military service members, and consequently, American producers could scale their operations.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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Areas of the home that need to be functional first don’t have to consequently lose all their aesthetic value.—
Lauren Arzbaecher,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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This week, Amazon’s top deals on Adidas, Kate Spade, Stanley, and more go up to 73 percent off.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Disgraced and outcast from the world of intelligence, all bets are off when Brad decides to go after the 15 million dollar federal bounty on the assassin’s head.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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“Hence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hence. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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