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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Recent Examples of thus
The best time to buy LLY, thus, has been after a big, long decline.
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Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 4 June 2025
The company, owned by Canadian private equity firm Ethical Capital Partners, argued that users’ ages should be checked from their device – such as their smartphone or computer – and should thus be the responsibility of tech companies like Apple, Google and Microsoft, rather than pornography sites.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
But of course, a past-his-prime comedic superstar wasn’t going to be the one to end Cena’s record-breaking 17th world title reign, no matter how bad Cena’s run as a heel has been thus far.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
President Donald Trump publicly rebuked Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday evening, after Russia bombarded Ukraine with one of the largest air assaults of the war thus far.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 25 May 2025
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Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 4 June 2025
The company, owned by Canadian private equity firm Ethical Capital Partners, argued that users’ ages should be checked from their device – such as their smartphone or computer – and should thus be the responsibility of tech companies like Apple, Google and Microsoft, rather than pornography sites.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
But of course, a past-his-prime comedic superstar wasn’t going to be the one to end Cena’s record-breaking 17th world title reign, no matter how bad Cena’s run as a heel has been thus far.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
President Donald Trump publicly rebuked Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday evening, after Russia bombarded Ukraine with one of the largest air assaults of the war thus far.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thus
Adverb
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For some strange reason, unbeknownst to the public, the Fed (and therefore the media) choose to concentrate on the year/year CPI inflation rate.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The relationship between the NCAA and members is therefore voluntary and contractual.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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Republicans only care about pleasing their master, so their Big Beautiful Bill cancels green energy development credits even though green energy projects already have brought jobs to their districts.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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The researchers aim to develop a commercially available supplement that will increase SCFA levels and, consequently, enhance heart health.—
Paul McClure
June 01,
New Atlas,
1 June 2025
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All of these nutrients help support gut health and consequently, the immune system, which in turn helps prevent disease.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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“Thus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thus. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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