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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For example, while not wanting to write a historical novel or write a novel in an old-world-y register, Vicente was keen to avoid anachronisms and therefore attempted not to include a single word or phrase that was not being used in Spanish two centuries ago.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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Foreign governments routinely charged all manner of tariffs on American goods, therefore benefiting whatever government or regime was in power there.—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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And so, not far from Tau Ceti, an enormous alien spacecraft looms into view.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Rushing through your plans is a recipe for disaster, so avoid attempting to multitask.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The hitch is the beach, which is used primarily by local fishermen and thus can be pungent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Biafra was also forced to turn over the rights to most of Dead Kennedys’ back catalogue, thus allowing the remaining members to reissue their past albums, including their debut, Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables, in 2022.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Local lawmakers, consequently, will be less equipped to address the impact on schools, public safety infrastructure, and traffic implications.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2026
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Federal Reserve officials consequently have taken a cautious approach to policymaking following a series of interest rate reductions.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The food and drink Guests discuss menu preferences in advance and an appropriate chef will be brought in accordingly to provide three meals a day, plus cakes at tea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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These garden areas should be planted accordingly.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Thereupon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thereupon. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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