1
: by that : by that means
thereby lost her chance to win
2
: connected with or with reference to that
thereby hangs a tale—
William Shakespeare
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He signed the contract, thereby forfeiting his right to the property.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
This approach enables companies to tailor marketing strategies and personalize offerings, thereby enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.
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Bitcoin’s rally this week has forced short sellers to buy bitcoin back from the market to close their positions, thereby pushing the price even higher.
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“Thereby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thereby. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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thereby
adverb
there·by
t͟ha(ə)r-ˈbī 
t͟he(ə)r-;
ˈt͟ha(ə)r-ˌbī,
ˈt͟he(ə)r-
1
: by that : by that means
thereby lost her chance to win
2
: connected with or with reference to that
thereby hangs a tale
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