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 But thus far, none of them have actually spent a day in federal prison, despite three of the men receiving life sentences, and three others scheduled to receive life in coming weeks. Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024 Zhenya also checks the public records of all 50 states and confirms that he is not licensed to practice architecture anywhere in the U.S. and thus legally can’t call himself an architect. Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024 None of the threats have been determined to be credible thus far, the FBI said. Luke Barr, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024 Keli Cain, a spokesperson for the department, told The Associated Press that assessments are ongoing, but thus far, no significant damage has been found. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for thus 
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  • On Tuesday, after the expiration of a 30-day U.S. deadline for Israel to take steps to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Washington said Israel was not blocking aid to Gaza and therefore not violating U.S. law.
    Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Taiwan and the United States should therefore remain focused on deterring—and, if necessary, defeating—a Chinese blockade or invasion.
    David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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  • This magic dress is technically loungewear, but its silhouette-hugging fit is so flattering that most people incorporate it into their daily wardrobe, including quite a few of our editors.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Most folks think of LED masks as red light only, but both have benefits for your skin, so having a two-in-one device truly makes the most of your buck.
    Nena Farrell, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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  • Theoretically, the broadcast ban was aimed at both loyalist and republican groups, but the primary target was Sinn Féin and, consequently, Gerry Adams.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Ethan Hawke's true-crime writer finds a box of Super 8 home movies in his attic, playing them and consequently putting his family in grave danger thanks to the appearance of a Babylonian deity named Bughuul. 39.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024

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“Thus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thus. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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