as in therefore
for this or that reason
she didn't get into the college of her choice and thereupon decided to study for a year before retaking the college entrance exams
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Recent Examples of thereupon
The partner overruled him; Wells thereupon quit and went to New York.
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Henry Wiencek
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
And thereupon, they would be incentivized to compete for rewards.
—WIRED, 6 July 2023
He was also informed that Attorney Brown arrived there from his 108 mile ride from San Bernardino yesterday afternoon and that thereupon a council was held between the Indians and the representatives of the government.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2023
The Energy Department thereupon helped get the demonstration transferred to Mississippi.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Oct. 2013
Toney was thereupon tied to a tree and whipped.
—Kevin Dayhoff, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 11 June 2021
And thereupon, the coalition says .
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 15 June 2020
Here’s a quick look at five possible conclusions that might be just a tad premature, with arguments and counterpoints thereupon.
—Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022
If the grave of a hero is customarily a place of serene contemplation, this one is so disturbing that people run from it in fear—and thereupon hangs the tale of Easter.
—Robert Barron, WSJ, 2 Apr. 2021
Henry Wiencek
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
And thereupon, they would be incentivized to compete for rewards.
—WIRED, 6 July 2023
He was also informed that Attorney Brown arrived there from his 108 mile ride from San Bernardino yesterday afternoon and that thereupon a council was held between the Indians and the representatives of the government.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2023
The Energy Department thereupon helped get the demonstration transferred to Mississippi.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Oct. 2013
Toney was thereupon tied to a tree and whipped.
—Kevin Dayhoff, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 11 June 2021
And thereupon, the coalition says .
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 15 June 2020
Here’s a quick look at five possible conclusions that might be just a tad premature, with arguments and counterpoints thereupon.
—Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022
If the grave of a hero is customarily a place of serene contemplation, this one is so disturbing that people run from it in fear—and thereupon hangs the tale of Easter.
—Robert Barron, WSJ, 2 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thereupon
Adverb
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The decision to move the Big Brother-esque reality series from YouTube to Netflix therefore came somewhat out of the blue late last year.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
21 July 2025
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The golf association therefore joined the NBA, NFL, Learfield, Bleacher Report, Paramount Global (247 Sports), NBC Sports, Baseball America and other sports companies as VPPA defendants.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
21 July 2025
Adverb
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That’s Trump’s average approval rating so far during his second term, higher than his 41% average approval rating throughout the duration of his first term, according to Gallup.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.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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Besides castings, not much has been revealed regarding the adaptation of Rick Riordan’s Sea of Monsters thus far.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
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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Americans considering travel to Sierra Leone, Liberia, or Guinea should consult the latest CDC and State Department recommendations prior to booking travel, and prepare accordingly.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Support for low-income and first-gen students is still permitted: SB 17 does not ban outreach based on income or family education history, so schools have redirected resources accordingly.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 July 2025
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“Thereupon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thereupon. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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