as in therefore
for this or that reason
she didn't get into the college of her choice and thereupon decided to study for a year before retaking the college entrance exams
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Recent Examples of thereupon
The partner overruled him; Wells thereupon quit and went to New York.
—
Henry Wiencek
july 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
And thereupon, they would be incentivized to compete for rewards.
—
WIRED,
6 July 2023
He was also informed that Attorney Brown arrived there from his 108 mile ride from San Bernardino yesterday afternoon and that thereupon a council was held between the Indians and the representatives of the government.
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Merrie Monteagudo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2023
Here’s a quick look at five possible conclusions that might be just a tad premature, with arguments and counterpoints thereupon.
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Eddie Timanus,
USA TODAY,
12 Sep. 2022
Toney was thereupon tied to a tree and whipped.
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Kevin Dayhoff,
baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll,
11 June 2021
If the grave of a hero is customarily a place of serene contemplation, this one is so disturbing that people run from it in fear—and thereupon hangs the tale of Easter.
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Robert Barron,
WSJ,
2 Apr. 2021
And thereupon, the coalition says .
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Jill Lepore,
The New Yorker,
15 June 2020
The Energy Department thereupon helped get the demonstration transferred to Mississippi.
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IEEE Spectrum,
3 Oct. 2013
Henry Wiencek
july 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
And thereupon, they would be incentivized to compete for rewards.
—
WIRED,
6 July 2023
He was also informed that Attorney Brown arrived there from his 108 mile ride from San Bernardino yesterday afternoon and that thereupon a council was held between the Indians and the representatives of the government.
—
Merrie Monteagudo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2023
Here’s a quick look at five possible conclusions that might be just a tad premature, with arguments and counterpoints thereupon.
—
Eddie Timanus,
USA TODAY,
12 Sep. 2022
Toney was thereupon tied to a tree and whipped.
—
Kevin Dayhoff,
baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll,
11 June 2021
If the grave of a hero is customarily a place of serene contemplation, this one is so disturbing that people run from it in fear—and thereupon hangs the tale of Easter.
—
Robert Barron,
WSJ,
2 Apr. 2021
And thereupon, the coalition says .
—
Jill Lepore,
The New Yorker,
15 June 2020
The Energy Department thereupon helped get the demonstration transferred to Mississippi.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Oct. 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thereupon
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Indeed, in the high temperatures of the solar corona it had been thought that dust could not survive for very long and would therefore have no impact.
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The Vatican said the consecrations, carried out without the pope’s approval and therefore in conflict with Catholic law, constituted a schismatic act that severed the society’s communion with Rome.
Adverb
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Valentine also testified that the FDA encourages infant formula companies to send in all adverse event reports and that nothing prevented Mead Johnson from doing so.
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The World Cup brings fans from around the world together and on game day, so does public transportation.
Adverb
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The greater the mass, the more extreme the warping and thus the greater the force of gravity.
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On Monday, The Athletic reported that Henderson will require surgery for his wrist and is thus expected to play no further part in the tournament.
Adverb
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Finally, niacinamide supports skin barrier function and, consequently, improves hydration levels.
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And that means that there are consequently are a lot of potential insiders.
Adverb
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Adjust accordingly for indirect grilling based on the size of your grill.
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Ukraine and its neighbors are increasingly skeptical that the US will come to their aid in the face of Russian aggression, and are taking precautions accordingly.
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