as in therefore
for this or that reason
we didn't have room for all seven of us in my car and thus took two cars to go to the movies
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Recent Examples of thus
Skubal’s broad shoulders have thus far been well-suited to handle the weight.
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Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 30 June 2025
But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thus far refused to do so.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
On the ball, Luna is clearly one of RSL’s most threatening players going forward, with eight goals and four assists in 16 MLS matches thus far in 2025.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 June 2025
In the absence of Puff’s testimony, his legal team will continue trying to break down the prosecution’s arguments, testimonies, and evidence, suggesting that his accusers are money hungry or fame-driven, thus lacking credibility.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 18 June 2025
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Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 30 June 2025
But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thus far refused to do so.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
On the ball, Luna is clearly one of RSL’s most threatening players going forward, with eight goals and four assists in 16 MLS matches thus far in 2025.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 June 2025
In the absence of Puff’s testimony, his legal team will continue trying to break down the prosecution’s arguments, testimonies, and evidence, suggesting that his accusers are money hungry or fame-driven, thus lacking credibility.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thus
Adverb
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Effective recruitment, therefore, relies on attracting and efficiently screening large volumes of candidates.—
Ryan Hohman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The first-quarter import influx likely won’t be repeated in the April-June quarter and therefore shouldn’t weigh on GDP.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
Adverb
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One that is not so honed in on aging in one type of barrel, but makes superb whisky nonetheless, is Oban.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2025
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Three Posts Cayton 5-Piece Tiered Shelf While decor is important, so is having a place to display those accent pieces.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
22 June 2025
Adverb
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Often, players look unsure of team-mates’ positions and can consequently concede possession in dangerous situations.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Trump underestimated Russian President Vladimir Putin’s determination to subjugate Ukraine and has consequently failed to confront the Kremlin with the coercive pressure needed to stop its ongoing aggression.—
Charles Kupchan,
Foreign Affairs,
20 June 2025
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“Thus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thus. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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