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
And then the second thing to consider is that because the 2026 midterm election is poised to be so Democratic, the Republicans might not want to stretch too far, out of fear that doing so would endanger some of their own seats.
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Short but sweet Jacksonville took advantage of perhaps the most famous offseason haircut with quarterback Trevor Lawrence getting his long locks cut short on camera after introducing the Jaguars’ schedule that then plays out on the screen edited down to less than 2 minutes.
—Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
May 25, with a parade starting just west of the Davie Fire Administration building, 6901 Orange Drive, then heading east on Orange Drive to Southwest 65th Way and north to the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4201 Rodeo Way.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The Department of Education should set clear, high academic standards and then get out of the way.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Short but sweet Jacksonville took advantage of perhaps the most famous offseason haircut with quarterback Trevor Lawrence getting his long locks cut short on camera after introducing the Jaguars’ schedule that then plays out on the screen edited down to less than 2 minutes.
—Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
May 25, with a parade starting just west of the Davie Fire Administration building, 6901 Orange Drive, then heading east on Orange Drive to Southwest 65th Way and north to the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4201 Rodeo Way.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The Department of Education should set clear, high academic standards and then get out of the way.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for then
Adverb
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For Roki Sasaki and the Los Angeles Dodgers, process and progression have been the priority this season — even when results didn’t show much of either.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Ball's problems with the dress didn't start at the reception, either.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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If Richard Gadd’s show is among the limited series nominees, Jamie Bell will also land an acting nom.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Among Miamians, the hotel is best known for its extravagant Sunday Brunch; all tables become immediately filled with a combination of local residents and hotel guests, a natural overlap felt throughout the property, which is also home to the Four Seasons Residences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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Guthrie’s appearance on Password will be her first time onscreen besides on the Today show since her mother’s disappearance earlier this year.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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And besides, Apple still has the largest share of the smartphone market worldwide, with only Samsung realistically capable of overtaking it any time soon.—
Dominic Preston,
The Verge,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Another, more pointed example is Hanya Yanagihara’s A Little Life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Their sleek design would go well with everything from jeans and a lightweight button-up shirt, à la the Duchess, to a blazer and slacks for more formal occasions.—
Aaron Royce,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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“Then.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/then. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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