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 Many of them make explicit content and are thus often rejected by mainstream banks. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 But Mayor Johnson expressed hope that reforms to policing in Chicago will eventually mean less police misconduct and thus, fewer settlements being necessary. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Beneath the spy plots, then, is a fond portrait of a group of people held in perpetual disgrace for their shortcomings, and thus forced to find individual paths to redemption. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026 Knight thus felt encouragement to pursue his passion for drawing, which goes back as far as his memories do. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thus
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  1. therefore
  2. so
  3. consequently
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  • But the demonstrations could weigh on tourism and therefore tax-free purchases, which account for around 20% of LVMH's revenue in France, Thozet said.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The design therefore seeks to use the wing’s surface more efficiently while relying on aircraft manoeuvres to steer the radar’s coverage.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of therefore
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  • For a network that is so aware of what is said about it, its first Super Bowl will be shadowed by its broadcasters.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Home ownership doesn’t always mean stability, so consider these factors before deciding whether to rent or buy.
    — Maurie Backman, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of so
Adverb
  • Five years ago, rates were closer to 3%, feeding into the Covid-era housing boom that saw an explosion in demand and, consequently, prices.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
  • As the midterm campaign enters its home stretch, Americans’ expenses are rising — and the GOP’s prospects are consequently dimming.
    — Eric Levitz, Vox, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Thus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thus. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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