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
Witnesses saw the aircraft flying low, then take a steep right turn before crashing into the building about six miles south of the airport in Lantana, according to the report.
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Police believe the man shot his girlfriend, then turned the gun on himself.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Until then, assistant coaches Bridgett Melton and Tori Banda will share coaching duties.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 2 Apr. 2026
Choose a single topic or hobby to explore, then map a simple schedule for research or practice.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Police believe the man shot his girlfriend, then turned the gun on himself.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Until then, assistant coaches Bridgett Melton and Tori Banda will share coaching duties.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 2 Apr. 2026
Choose a single topic or hobby to explore, then map a simple schedule for research or practice.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for then
Adverb
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The layout is not fixed either and can change as children grow, priorities shift, and new preferences arise.—
Stefan Ionescu
March 30,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Airports are not red-carpet affairs either, of course.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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These learnings now sit at the foundation of the Buahan concept and not only ensure that the hotel leaves a positive impact on the community, but also provide guests a level of immersion into the Balinese way of life that few other hotels of this caliber have managed to deliver.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The document also called on the need for investment and appropriate funding for the sheriff's office.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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And besides, the fashion mood lately has moved toward a more refined, agile elegance.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
29 Mar. 2026
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And, besides, he could be seen bear-hugging his players, as well as those of Newcastle, within moments of being led away from Barrott, twice turning back to shout and angrily gesticulate in the referee’s direction.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The viral video appeared to take that emphasis to an extreme, leaning heavily into dramatic editing choices more commonly associated with cinematic productions than traditional albums.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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By this stage of the week, energy markets have become more volatile after several days of trading, said De Haan.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Then.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/then. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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