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 The partner overruled him; Wells thereupon quit and went to New York. 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 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 The Energy Department thereupon helped get the demonstration transferred to Mississippi. IEEE Spectrum, 3 Oct. 2013
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  • Your children therefore may not understand the scope of the difference between trying a swimsuit on a figure that looks like them online and not wearing clothes at all, according to Steel.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The hope is that the Bosnia and Herzegovina international will already be accustomed to Jaissle’s demands and can therefore quickly acclimatise to the German’s methods, even if Dedic is yet to play in the Premier League.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
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  • 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
Adverb
  • 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
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  • Both sides have consequently dug legal and PR trenches to snipe at the other and rally endorsements.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
  • These challenges exist at the fund level and consequently many funds distribute shares in-kind, pushing liquidity challenges down to the LPs.
    Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • After casting was completed, Menart spent a year working with the actors on developing their characters and adjusting the script accordingly.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Bennett recommends choosing a clear purpose for the area and editing accordingly, like a small bistro table with two chairs or a simple sofa with room to breathe.
    Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026

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“Thereupon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thereupon. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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