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also thenceforwards
as in afterwards
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Recent Examples of thenceforward
This contrived right — never before or since applied to any other refugee population — found its way into U.N. General Assembly Resolution 194, which Arab governments thenceforward wielded as a cudgel against the Jewish state.
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Michael M. Rosen, National Review, 20 Aug. 2020
Michael M. Rosen, National Review, 20 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thenceforward
Adverb
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Whether all these physical and economic attacks will lend momentum toward a ceasefire remains to be seen: Trump is expected to meet with Putin next week, and could have a follow-up meeting shortly thereafter with both leaders together, The New York Times reported.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Shortly thereafter, Brett surfaced at work, very much alive.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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If someone who wasn’t on the watchlist did something untoward while using AGI and ASI, they would be henceforth placed on the watchlist.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The Kansas City Royals rookie had switched numbers during the All-Star break and would henceforth be wearing No. 16.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 July 2025
Adverb
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Employers now and hereafter must alert their employees to these new rights.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Be a sigma men/women and ignore this worldly temporary stuff and make your Lord Happy and stay blessed here and hereafter.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Thenceforward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thenceforward. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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