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as in therefore
for this or that reason
an endangered orchid species, hence illegal to pick
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Recent Examples of hence
Global storm models show the potential for development, but a relatively low likelihood, hence the 20% figure from the NHC.
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Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
Seasons 2 and 3 of the South Korean thriller were filmed back-to-back, hence the short six-month wait compared to the three-year hiatus between Seasons 1 and 2.
Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 27 June 2025
His restaurant has been a proving ground for talented chefs and a beacon of sustainability in fine dining (hence Michelin bestowing the restaurant with a Green Star as well).
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
Artists Equity has only been around for three years, but in that span the company has created a number of starry projects designed to create more equity for the artists that actually create them (hence the name).
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 26 June 2025
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Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
Seasons 2 and 3 of the South Korean thriller were filmed back-to-back, hence the short six-month wait compared to the three-year hiatus between Seasons 1 and 2.
Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 27 June 2025
His restaurant has been a proving ground for talented chefs and a beacon of sustainability in fine dining (hence Michelin bestowing the restaurant with a Green Star as well).
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
Artists Equity has only been around for three years, but in that span the company has created a number of starry projects designed to create more equity for the artists that actually create them (hence the name).
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hence
Adverb
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As a practical matter, this was perfectly logical for a regime that saw getting the bomb as central to its survival: How else could the Iranians produce nuclear weapons free from external reliance and therefore vulnerability?—
John R. Bolton,
The Atlantic,
9 July 2025
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Advertisers could argue that such agreements reflected primarily freedom of expression and therefore entitled to First Amendment protection.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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The building is pet friendly and just steps away from Prospect Park.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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This may keep them away for a little while, but the fine powder is likely to blow or wash away easily.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
Adverb
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Doing so helped to clarify ongoing gaps in accessibility, which states could then strategically address in future iterations of grant program design.—
Linda Darling-Hammond,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Meanwhile…things haven’t looked so good for Starbucks in China recently, and not just because its baristas can’t spell names in Chinese characters, either.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
Adverb
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While that’s down from 88% in 2024, these same folks feel less prepared across all six areas Accenture surveyed.—
Sumeet Salwan,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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These styles can be dressed up or down for any itinerary, and they’re elevated enough for even the most fashionable destinations.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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The assertion is that coffee is particularly good at promoting peristalsis and thus good at cleaning out your colon.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The New York Knicks have had a relatively quiet NBA offseason thus far.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Adverb
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Winker, who has been out since May 4, entered Sunday with three hits, including a home run, in 11 at-bats over four minor-league games.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 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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After six 12-hour shifts milking cows, José Molina-Aguilar’s lone day off was hardly relaxing.—
Holly Ramer,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Or are there spots where things feel a bit off or confusing?—
Victoria Marshall,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Hence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hence. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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