as in therefore
for this or that reason
she didn't get into the college of her choice and thereupon decided to study for a year before retaking the college entrance exams
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Recent Examples of thereupon
The partner overruled him; Wells thereupon quit and went to New York.
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Henry Wiencek
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
And thereupon, they would be incentivized to compete for rewards.
—WIRED, 6 July 2023
He was also informed that Attorney Brown arrived there from his 108 mile ride from San Bernardino yesterday afternoon and that thereupon a council was held between the Indians and the representatives of the government.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2023
Here’s a quick look at five possible conclusions that might be just a tad premature, with arguments and counterpoints thereupon.
—Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022
Toney was thereupon tied to a tree and whipped.
—Kevin Dayhoff, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 11 June 2021
If the grave of a hero is customarily a place of serene contemplation, this one is so disturbing that people run from it in fear—and thereupon hangs the tale of Easter.
—Robert Barron, WSJ, 2 Apr. 2021
And thereupon, the coalition says .
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 15 June 2020
The Energy Department thereupon helped get the demonstration transferred to Mississippi.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Oct. 2013
Henry Wiencek
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
And thereupon, they would be incentivized to compete for rewards.
—WIRED, 6 July 2023
He was also informed that Attorney Brown arrived there from his 108 mile ride from San Bernardino yesterday afternoon and that thereupon a council was held between the Indians and the representatives of the government.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2023
Here’s a quick look at five possible conclusions that might be just a tad premature, with arguments and counterpoints thereupon.
—Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022
Toney was thereupon tied to a tree and whipped.
—Kevin Dayhoff, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 11 June 2021
If the grave of a hero is customarily a place of serene contemplation, this one is so disturbing that people run from it in fear—and thereupon hangs the tale of Easter.
—Robert Barron, WSJ, 2 Apr. 2021
And thereupon, the coalition says .
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 15 June 2020
The Energy Department thereupon helped get the demonstration transferred to Mississippi.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Oct. 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thereupon
Adverb
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Qubits are extremely delicate, frequently losing their superposition and therefore their extra information.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 June 2026
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He hasn’t yet been cleared to cut or run — and therefore isn’t cleared yet for full-team drills that feature a rush coming toward him.—
Sam McDowell
June 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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In doing so dancing, much like writing, becomes an act of generational integration and re-membering.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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For rare disease communities, there is no more urgent moment to do so.—
Elise Esposito,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Terr hopes that the settlements reached thus far will deter officials from firing or punishing employees for their speech moving forward, despite political pressure or online outrage.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The Pan Pacific Village Center is a little quieter and more residential, thus much more relaxed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Adverb
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But the size of these black holes—and consequently their origin and role in the grand arc of cosmic history—remains a subject of intense debate.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
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Additionally, many healthcare workers do not have access to personal protective equipment – such as coveralls, gloves and respirators – and have consequently fallen ill, according to the IRC.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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Investors are responding accordingly, banking on Africa’s young population and growing incomes.—
Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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Events take place outside, so please dress accordingly.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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“Thereupon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thereupon. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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