therefore

adverb

ˈt͟her-ˌfȯr How to pronounce therefore (audio)
Definition of thereforenext
as in so
for this or that reason it's snowing hard; therefore I think we should stay home

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Recent Examples of therefore The observation therefore challenges existing ideas about how Galactic objects accelerate cosmic rays to extreme energies. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026 Reiner’s team argues that their client has yet to be proven guilty of his charge and therefore should still receive access to the funds. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 The administration‘s reforms, therefore, begin with questions that sound almost mundane. — Bethany Mandel, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026 Changes to renters’ rights therefore disproportionately affect disabled people. — Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for therefore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for therefore
  1. so
  2. thus
  3. consequently
  4. hence
Adverb
  • Moderna's mRNA vaccine — used in combination with Merck's cancer immunotherapy drug Keytruda — is built from a patient's own tumor, which has its own genetic sequence, so each dose is personalized.
    — Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In the way that Malta has long lived at the crossroads of Europe, so too does the characterful 17-room property.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of so
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  • We’re told that creative development on the new season took a bit of time given the team is re-starting the story from scratch, thus the renewal delay.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
  • This problem is anticipated to worsen as more AI providers adopt watermarking, creating a fertile environment for scams and deception, thus users are urged to exercise extreme caution.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of thus
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  • There was concern that AI would reduce head counts, and consequently the need for office space, but in the short term, at least, that has not been the case.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Good leaders always have stronger management teams under them and consequently have reduced staff churn and better overall performance.
    — Bill Holmes, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of consequently
Adverb
  • Their preference is a defender who can play at both centre-back and right-back, hence their interest in Jarrell Quansah of Bayer Leverkusen, who have no intention of selling.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The noun developed later for something removed or separated—hence a narrow strip of land, cloth, or material.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Therefore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therefore. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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