thus

adverb

ˈt͟həs How to pronounce thus (audio)
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 Keeping furry friends with the people who love them takes excess burdens off already overcrowded shelters and thus helps prevent suffering on both a human and animal level. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 The Interior Department’s depiction of the plan is thus as a necessity rather than a choice. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Saudi logic is thus rooted in keeping its nuclear options open and securing its future freedom of action. — Yoel Guzansky, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026 Additionally, different types of enzymes (and thus, enzyme cleaners) are best suited for different messes. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thus
  1. therefore
  2. so
  3. consequently
Adverb
  • The accommodation, therefore, includes a full-beam owner’s suite amidships and a twin guest cabin forward.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Nysa belongs to a class of asteroids believed to have formed closer to the inner solar system and therefore may have a similar composition to the building blocks that would go on to form the inner planets.
    — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of therefore
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  • The popular set tends to sell quickly, so consider grabbing one while fall-favorite shades like dusty olive, terracotta, and mauve are still in stock.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Saudi Arabian government has been dealing with the economic fallout from the war between the US and Iran, which launched late in February, and the subsequent effects on the oil markets that are so lucrative to the Saudi government.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of so
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  • But that move, consequently, sparked a debate about why Buffett was moving the $140 billion so quickly.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 July 2026
  • The relatively weak link in the script is Nancy, who’s too underdeveloped as a character to give her burgeoning romance with Tony much structure, and consequently gives Jones (CODA) little to work with.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
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“Thus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thus. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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