as in so
for this or that reason
it's snowing hard; therefore I think we should stay home
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Recent Examples of therefore
Governments are also tightening regulations on short-term vacation rentals, specifically Airbnb, which limit the housing supply and therefore increase residential housing prices.
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Emily Steinberger, Fortune, 20 July 2025
Paul’s confession and suicide therefore strikes a sour chord on the series’ driving motif.
—Andy Crump, Time, 20 July 2025
By comparison, Social Security income in these areas accounts for about $21,500, therefore covering 30.1 percent of spending.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Advertisers could argue that such agreements reflected primarily freedom of expression and therefore entitled to First Amendment protection.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Emily Steinberger, Fortune, 20 July 2025
Paul’s confession and suicide therefore strikes a sour chord on the series’ driving motif.
—Andy Crump, Time, 20 July 2025
By comparison, Social Security income in these areas accounts for about $21,500, therefore covering 30.1 percent of spending.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Advertisers could argue that such agreements reflected primarily freedom of expression and therefore entitled to First Amendment protection.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for therefore
Adverb
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Meanwhile, his business partner Ryan Redfearn told police that James had previously filed for bankruptcy and was on the verge of doing so again.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Trump’s base may not so easily move on to the next culture war battle or shiny conspiracy theory.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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By far the most political of the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, and thus, the most interesting (if not best). How to watch: Stream on Disney+. 8.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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The debate over the WNBA’s referees has been the talk of the 2025 season thus far.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Adverb
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However, this all changed in April 2025 when Tripadvisor bought back Liberty Media’s controlling position and consequently collapsed the dual class structure.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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Often, players look unsure of team-mates’ positions and can consequently concede possession in dangerous situations.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
Adverb
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Last year profits fell; hence, the stock’s cheapness.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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These particles reflect the water’s color back to the surface—hence the relatively intense turquoise hues.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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“Therefore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therefore. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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