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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Snoop Dogg and Mike Tirico run through some of the top Winter Olympic moments thus far, sparking some hilarious reactions from the pop culture icon.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
Our idols were allowed to either be good girls—militantly wholesome and seemingly virginal—or train wrecks, unmoored and wild, and thus subjected to a litany of bullying and ridicule for their actions.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026
Many families, seeking a way to support themselves in the new country, opened food stalls on major thoroughfares—thus, Taiwan’s modern food scene was born.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
The remote ice caves, which were last open to the public in 2015, draw huge interest and, thus, crowds.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
Our idols were allowed to either be good girls—militantly wholesome and seemingly virginal—or train wrecks, unmoored and wild, and thus subjected to a litany of bullying and ridicule for their actions.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026
Many families, seeking a way to support themselves in the new country, opened food stalls on major thoroughfares—thus, Taiwan’s modern food scene was born.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
The remote ice caves, which were last open to the public in 2015, draw huge interest and, thus, crowds.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thus
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The sport, therefore, has a strong relationship with the military, with troops in such environments regularly skinning up mountains before skiing back down.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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That means ballots mailed close to the March 17 deadline could potentially not be postmarked by Election Day and therefore deemed invalid.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The galaxies that are so familiar and ubiquitous in our Universe today will die, at least in a sense, as well.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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With the administration’s tariffs in the double digits, companies are seeing their tariff bills—and consequently, their customs bond policies—climb into the stratosphere.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Feb. 2026
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In some cases, sleeping separately can actually improve sleep, and consequently happiness.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Thus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thus. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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