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
The Supreme Court has previously acknowledged greenhouse gas emissions are a global phenomenon and therefore are subject to regulation under federal, not state, law — particularly under the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts.
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Christopher B. Summers, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2025
One option is to keep Pheromone super sticky glue traps, which attract the male moths, therefore removing them from the reproduction cycle, in your wardrobe or around your home.
—Ellie Pithers, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
The tribunal states that whether its decision has any benefit to the club, therefore, depends on whether the new APT rules are found to be lawful as part of the second challenge issued by the club last month.
—Dan Sheldon, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
The plea would have also left Rocky with a felony record, affecting his ability to travel and, therefore, work and perform, according to the outlet.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
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Christopher B. Summers, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2025
One option is to keep Pheromone super sticky glue traps, which attract the male moths, therefore removing them from the reproduction cycle, in your wardrobe or around your home.
—Ellie Pithers, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
The tribunal states that whether its decision has any benefit to the club, therefore, depends on whether the new APT rules are found to be lawful as part of the second challenge issued by the club last month.
—Dan Sheldon, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
The plea would have also left Rocky with a felony record, affecting his ability to travel and, therefore, work and perform, according to the outlet.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for therefore
Adverb
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The reactions seem split between those annoyed by this change and those annoyed that everyone else is so annoyed.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
6 Mar. 2025
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In an interview, Edrington said the group was wrong to cave in to the administration so quickly.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC News,
6 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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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
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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
Adverb
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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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And take note that as Mars is currently receding from Earth, and consequently will become dimmer in the coming days and weeks.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Beccari explained that the brand’s initials LV, viewed as Roman numerals, represent 55 — hence the number of lipstick shades at launch.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
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Most users won’t dig into these settings and hence won’t get any benefit from this feature.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Therefore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therefore. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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