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
Plants that are grown in containers have a lighter growing medium that generally dries more quickly than garden soil and
thus need more frequent, light watering until the roots grow out into the surrounding soil.
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Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
The live, weakened versions of the flu virus may generate a stronger immune response in your respiratory tract and thus stronger protection than the dead versions would.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The summit thus provided an opening for the Russian leader to once again stand on a global stage with another world leader.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
The claim that solar and wind are far cheaper than fossil fuels and nuclear and will thus win out in every case is not a simple one.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
The live, weakened versions of the flu virus may generate a stronger immune response in your respiratory tract and thus stronger protection than the dead versions would.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The summit thus provided an opening for the Russian leader to once again stand on a global stage with another world leader.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
The claim that solar and wind are far cheaper than fossil fuels and nuclear and will thus win out in every case is not a simple one.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thus
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In such cases, the tone of the response can signal a risk of losing customer trust and, therefore, demands immediate intervention.—
Michael Podolsky,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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For years, Fort Worth ISD had asked those staffers to focus on helping teachers improve their teaching skills, with the assumption that better instruction — and, therefore, higher test scores — would follow.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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This journey has been so special full of peace, excitement, and so much grace.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Rivals have reported smaller tariff hits so far: GM (GM) has projected one of $4 billion to $5 billion for the year, while Ford (F) expects a $3 billion hit to full-year gross revenues.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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In other words, companies can inflate along with inflation, and consequently, those who own shares in these companies may benefit.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Hendrix consequently hopes that Congress will add language explicitly funding RPS in its final budget.—
Hannah Richter,
Scientific American,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Thus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thus. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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