Definition of thereuponnext
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 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 See All Example Sentences for thereupon
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Adverb
  • The latest compensation payments therefore represent less a resolution of the mystery than an acknowledgment of its human impact.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • Éric Rohmer’s name is therefore none other than a pseudonym forged on two pseudonyms.
    André Aciman, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Adverb
  • France could probably field a B and C team that would reach the quarterfinals, their depth is so staggering.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Despite the risk of purchasing through a third-party platform such as StubHub, many fans opted to do so to avoid the 30% FIFA resale tax, believing that the Fan Protect Guarantee would safeguard their order.
    Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Adverb
  • That the paper’s release coincides with summer vacation and, thus, a likely rise in screen time, is also significant.
    Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
  • The resulting force led to a twist in Pusilic’s ankle and knee and thus his fortunes.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Adverb
  • The story follows two genetically identical women who switch identities and consequently expose a hierarchical world based on genetic selection, exploitation and obedience.
    Roberto Prieto, Variety, 7 July 2026
  • Finally, niacinamide supports skin barrier function and, consequently, improves hydration levels.
    Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Adverb
  • At a higher level, being on the bleeding edge in real estate also means knowing your customer and building your brand accordingly.
    Peter Lane Taylor, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Everyone experiences the effects of this massage differently; one of the best things here is the flexibility to listen to one’s body's needs and alter the schedule accordingly.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

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“Thereupon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thereupon. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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