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as in therefore
for this or that reason
an endangered orchid species, hence illegal to pick
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Recent Examples of hence
West Virginia Rollin' Smoke started out as a food truck — hence the name.
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Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Loop diuretics work in a part of the kidneys called the loop of Henle, hence their name.
—Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
The thermal camera has lower resolution, hence shorter range (2.7 miles).
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
But this didn’t shake his confidence, hence his demanding the ball late.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Loop diuretics work in a part of the kidneys called the loop of Henle, hence their name.
—Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
The thermal camera has lower resolution, hence shorter range (2.7 miles).
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
But this didn’t shake his confidence, hence his demanding the ball late.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hence
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In total, a modern offer from the U.S. government could therefore total over $2.2 billion, with regular payments following each year, based on Truman's previous offer and more recent comments.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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An extraordinary and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws, and is therefore attributed to a divine agency?—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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In-game bonus points, extra points for away wins and a shot clock to manage over rates are expected to be ratified shortly with the new cycle of the World Test Championship to start in June.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Not far away in Beverly Hills, NBCUniversal hosted its Emmy Kick-Off Luncheon with a guest list that included Colman Domingo, Meagan Good, Aja Naomi King, and producer Will Packer.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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In 2023, carjacking rates within Washington were so high, the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) devised an undercover operation to take down an 18-year-old repeat offender who was allegedly working with other teenagers.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Shoulder pads are in for fall 2025 and so are other details that read unabashedly, authentically bold instead of being chained to the incessant trend cycle.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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With few options left, Adam begins considering and concocting ways to enact vengeance, but Basem, having been down that rageful path, advises him otherwise.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Imports during the final six months of 2025 are now expected to be down at least 20 percent year over year, Hackett Associates founder Ben Hackett said.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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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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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
Adverb
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His third shot on the par-4 fifth was 152 yards out.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to financial sources: Skims, which had been out looking to top off its latest fundraising round ahead of a potential initial public offering in the second half, hit pause on the fundraising.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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When the cops arrive, Clara takes the gun, points it at the police, and is consequently killed, ending the movie.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The tariffs were more severe than investors were anticipating — and stocks are consequently getting crushed.—
Nathan Bomey,
Axios,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is your budget-friendly smartwatch and coach at 20% off, bringing wellness and effortless style to your wrist.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Shop the best bag deals below, up to 71 percent off.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Hence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hence. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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