Definition of thusnext
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 By activating these receptors, the peptide can increase melanin production and thus make skin look more tan. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 July 2026 Would offering Gonzalez have swayed Milwaukee’s decision, sending Antetokounmpo to Boston and thus preventing the Jaylen Brown-for-Paul George stunner that followed? Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026 And thus begins her quest to find, and bang, the man who played Don Draper. ABC News, 8 July 2026 Experts can help the grandmother establish routines, deal with behavior, improve language skills and address other issues — thus making her time a bit easier. R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for thus
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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
  • 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

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“Thus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thus. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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