as in necessarily
because of necessity
if we refuse to tolerate bigotry, do we become, ipso facto, as intolerant as those whom we condemn?
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Recent Examples of ipso facto
Without a dowry and—ipso facto—without suitors.
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Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Such a request ipso facto is a finding as to harm’s way.
—Jeff Horseman, Oc Register, 5 May 2026
The Court held that Debtor could not be divested of his management rights under either the operating agreements or Oregon law as a result of his bankruptcy filing because such would be ipso facto provisions invalidated by the Bankruptcy Code.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Once upon a time, being in a rock band meant, ipso facto, being in a cover band.
—Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025
This implies a gradual increase in cost over the long-term, which would ipso facto raise prices.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Any persistent disparity between racial or social groups is taken as ipso facto proof of invidious discrimination.
—Charles Kesler, National Review, 20 June 2024
Since the operation was not vetoed, Adams must, ipso facto, have acquiesced.
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2023
Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Such a request ipso facto is a finding as to harm’s way.
—Jeff Horseman, Oc Register, 5 May 2026
The Court held that Debtor could not be divested of his management rights under either the operating agreements or Oregon law as a result of his bankruptcy filing because such would be ipso facto provisions invalidated by the Bankruptcy Code.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Once upon a time, being in a rock band meant, ipso facto, being in a cover band.
—Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025
This implies a gradual increase in cost over the long-term, which would ipso facto raise prices.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Any persistent disparity between racial or social groups is taken as ipso facto proof of invidious discrimination.
—Charles Kesler, National Review, 20 June 2024
Since the operation was not vetoed, Adams must, ipso facto, have acquiesced.
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ipso facto
Adverb
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But the Dodgers won’t necessarily feel the need to find him rest days, either by lining his start up before an off day in the schedule or giving him the day off, after every two-way day.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Working through the county, the city clerk would have until June 30 to verify whether at least 5,342 signatures come from city residents who are eligible — not necessarily registered — to vote.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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This post will be updated as more information inevitably becomes available.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
31 May 2026
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The Thunder will inevitably face change.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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“Ipso facto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ipso%20facto. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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