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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Recent Examples of then
Sweat it out, then jump in the pool.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Star-formation will eventually end, and then the last shining stars will burn out.
—Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
For such an approach to then result in an acquittal is even rarer after an Idaho Supreme Court decision in 2009 set the legal precedent for using the pathway as a defense.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2026
Howell said his then-girlfriend commented that Jones made two advances at her.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Star-formation will eventually end, and then the last shining stars will burn out.
—Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
For such an approach to then result in an acquittal is even rarer after an Idaho Supreme Court decision in 2009 set the legal precedent for using the pathway as a defense.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2026
Howell said his then-girlfriend commented that Jones made two advances at her.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for then
Adverb
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So, the moving battery concept might never see the light of day either.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Manufacturing isn’t stable anymore, either.—
Anna Triponel,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Military aircraft under the ALERT Act would also be allowed to fly without broadcasting their location.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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The company will also introduce the HONOR Magic V6, its next-generation foldable smartphone, which emphasizes improved durability, a larger battery, and an even slimmer profile.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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And besides, landscapes are overrated.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2026
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And besides, the problems had begun much earlier.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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One of the more unique parts of The Galgorm is the lodges and cabins on the grounds, well-suited for families or groups.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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But the biggest change people need to make is to wash their hair more often, which is very difficult with no heat and hot water.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Then.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/then. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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