thus

adverb

ˈt͟həs How to pronounce thus (audio)
Definition of thusnext
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 Including the five Christmas games that were simulcast by cable sibling ESPN, big-reach ABC thus far has played a part in 13 of the NBA’s 20 biggest draws in 2024-25. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Mar. 2025 No ingredients list — and, thus, no listing of possible allergens for folks with a food allergy — was available for pan de bono, guava pastelitos and other bakery items in the hot case. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025 The marvellous, transforming Aska A5 has driven on the street and taken off, but not in the same video clip, and its flight tests thus far have been on safety tethers. — New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2025 The scores thus present Lakȟóta geometric designs as a legible visual language with room in its meaning for variable reinterpretation, like musical notation. — Christopher T. Green, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for thus
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  1. therefore
  2. so
  3. consequently
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  • Scientists are therefore left searching for signs of life beyond Earth using what telescopes can indeed see — light spectra.
    — Perri Thaler, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Maria Nila Head & Hair Heal Soothing Serum $30 Nordstrom $30 Amazon Hussein applying the Maria Nila Head & Hair Heal Soothing Serum Jennifer Hussein Just like my hair, my scalp is dry and, therefore, frequently flaky.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of therefore
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  • Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
    — KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
  • How to inform Social Security of a death Funeral homes generally inform SSA of someone's death, so family members don't typically need to do so.
    — Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of so
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  • But his role at DOGE represents the biggest reputational and, consequently, financial gamble of his career.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
  • According to Aviation Experts With all these new owners (and consequently new guests), there are many newcomers in the skies.
    — Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2025
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