as in either
in addition to what has been said
there's the cost of the car itself, and then there's the cost of insurance and maintenance
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If finding a soulmate in the urban sprawl of Los Angeles is a long and arduous journey, one studded with minefields erupting in confusion, anxiety and repeated dismay, then let the body lead the way.
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Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2025
Not surprisingly, then, much of MSG’s brief centers on trying to extinguish discrepancies about the incident.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025
Rollins threw Knight into the ladder and then hit him with a Stomp.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
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Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2025
Not surprisingly, then, much of MSG’s brief centers on trying to extinguish discrepancies about the incident.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025
Rollins threw Knight into the ladder and then hit him with a Stomp.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for then
Adverb
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The mecha linkage wasn’t an arbitrary one either, as mecha anime veteran Ryosuke Takahashi handled the series’ composition.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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But nobody bought this one either — Wild Honey became their worst seller to date.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2025
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Scherzinger is also on TIME’s 2025 list of the most influential people in the world.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
9 June 2025
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Michelle Williams also attended the affair in a chic ensemble: a black Bibhu Mohapatra gown with glitzy gems emblazoned throughout.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 June 2025
Adverb
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And besides, Reyes doesn’t have to kill the Ghost — just bring them back alive.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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Bring binoculars again because the moon will be slender, and, besides, the Pleiades look spectacular with a bit of magnification.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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After 12 weeks, the black bean group participants had reduced inflammatory markers, which was more significant than that of the chickpea or rice eaters.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
5 June 2025
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But union leaders and housing advocates argued, Wednesday, that the city should push developers to commit to more affordable housing before expanding a special financing district for the project.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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“Then.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/then. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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