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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As this gas and dust are the building blocks of new stars, this means these cosmic seesaws play a crucial role in regulating star formation and therefore the growth of galaxies.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Is all art, therefore, Faustian?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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She's been shopping a lot and is so excited about dressing her daughter.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, who has increasingly waded into statewide issues in recent years, is reconsidering his political future and could be preparing to enter California’s crowded race for governor — a contest that so far lacks a clear front-runner.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Speaking to the Times, divisional forest officer Aditya Narayan said that wildlife personnel have not been successful in tracking down the elephant thus far, but several government and independent agencies from across India have joined the search for the large mammal.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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The four-team Playoff era wouldn’t have included teams ranked as low as Indiana’s first two opponents — let alone its national title opponent Miami — but the top seed’s dominance thus far has been astounding.—
The Athletic College Football,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Finally, niacinamide supports skin barrier function and, consequently, improves hydration levels.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Venezuela’s oil exports have consequently plummeted by half over the course of the last month.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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The market responded accordingly.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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This is a series featuring college kids, so adjust your behavioral expectations accordingly.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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