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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The judge presiding over the case could decide to send an 18-year-old to the Youth Part of the Supreme Court, according to Jackson, where the suspect would be considered a juvenile delinquent and thus treated more gingerly than an adult in their early 20s.
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Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
The economic environment is one that could change drastically in a short period of time for a long time, thus different generations have been shaped by different types of environments, and those experiences inform the advice parents often pass down.
—Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The first team that gets to three winning courses will win the challenge outright, thus dooming the other team to final judgment.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Another vital bulwark should be the Congress, but thus far, the Republican majorities have avoided acknowledging the problem, let alone taking meaningful steps to address it.
—Angus King, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
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Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
The economic environment is one that could change drastically in a short period of time for a long time, thus different generations have been shaped by different types of environments, and those experiences inform the advice parents often pass down.
—Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The first team that gets to three winning courses will win the challenge outright, thus dooming the other team to final judgment.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Another vital bulwark should be the Congress, but thus far, the Republican majorities have avoided acknowledging the problem, let alone taking meaningful steps to address it.
—Angus King, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thus
Adverb
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The solution is therefore to find ways to make Trump pay a meaningful price for violating the law.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
28 Apr. 2025
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The election was called by Carney on March 23, a week after he was sworn in as Liberal Party leader and therefore Prime Minister following Trudeau’s resignation.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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What are the most important experiences in your life so far?—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
23 Apr. 2025
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The lefty has struck out 16 batters in 11 innings so far.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Even studies sponsored by the pharmaceutical industry are being affected: many rely partially on federal funding, or are run by staff who do, and who have consequently been laid off.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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When implemented, these digital cash payments via e-wallets eliminate the need for cash conversion and, consequently, the payment of any fees.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Thus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thus. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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